Plain, air-popped popcorn is safe for dogs to eat in small quantities. But, kernels can get stuck in dogs’ teeth and pose a choking hazard, so it is probably a good idea to keep whole or only partially popped kernels away from curious dogs. Plain, air-popped popcorn makes a nice occasional treat for your dog. Butter, oils, salt, and the other toppings on popcorn can lead to intestinal upset in dogs, and the fats in oil and butter also contribute to obesity and obesity-related health problems. The majority of us prefer our popcorn dripping with butter and loaded with salt, even though we know it is not good for us. The stuff that makes popcorn taste delicious to us is a different story. Popped corn kernels actually contain several minerals important to canine nutrition, like magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, and zinc, along with fiber and trace amounts of vitamins.
The question most of us forget to ask ourselves, however, is can dogs eat popcorn?
Popcorn always finds its way into couch cushions and onto the floor, where our dogs are happy to “hoover” them up. Nothing brings more joy to most dogs than helping you clean up after movie night.
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