Chips
Chipius Delicious
No—rabbits should not eat potato chips or other bagged snack chips. Salt, oil, and starch upset herbivore guts and can cause painful gas or worse. Skip the share from your snack bowl; unlimited grass hay is the safer everyday crunch.
Guideline: Never Feed
Type: Miscellaneous
Other Names: Potato chips, potato chip, crisps (processed snack), kettle chips, snack chips, bagged chips
Often Mistaken For
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Is Chips item toxic?
Chips are not a classic plant toxin, but oil, salt, and starch are a poor match for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas and commonly trigger pain, gas, and serious GI upset.
Should I feed my pet Chips?
No. Do not feed potato chips or similar snacks to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer chips. If your pet ate salty or greasy snacks and looks unwell, contact your veterinarian.
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