Popcorn: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, air-popped popcorn with no butter, salt, or seasoning is safe for dogs in small amounts, but buttered or salted popcorn and unpopped kernels are a health and choking hazard.

Safe serving: A few pieces of plain, air-popped popcorn with no butter or salt.

Plain, air-popped popcorn is generally safe for cats in small amounts, but kernels are a serious choking hazard and buttered, salted, or flavored popcorn can cause illness, so it is best avoided.