Fried Chicken: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Fried chicken should not be offered to dogs. The breading and skin are high in fat and salt, seasonings may contain toxic onion or garlic, and cooked bones can splinter or obstruct.

Fried chicken should not be offered to cats. Greasy breading, salt, and seasonings make it unsuitable, garlic or onion powder adds a toxic ingredient, and cooked bones are dangerous.