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Potato Chips (Salted) is safe in strict moderation for your Cats. Cats gain no nutritional advantage from salted potato chips, as obligate carnivores their systems aren't designed to process starchy fried carbohydrates or high sodium. While a tiny crumb is unlikely to cause acute toxicity, the salt can disrupt electrolyte balance and the fat can lead to vomiting or diarrhea. Repeated exposure may contribute to obesity and related metabolic stress. Thus, potato chips are decidedly unwholesome and should not be offered intentionally.