Grits: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain cooked grits are not toxic to most dogs, but prepared grits commonly include butter, salt, sugar, cheese, or seasonings and add calories without completing the diet. Check every ingredient before sharing.

A bite of plain cooked grits is unlikely to harm most healthy cats, but grits are carbohydrate-heavy and prepared versions often contain dairy, salt, sugar, or seasonings. They do not add useful feline nutrition.