Avoid pickles and pickle brine entirely. High sodium and acidity can cause vomiting or dehydration. Many varieties include garlic or onion, which are toxic to pets.
Pickles are cucumbers preserved in brine or vinegar, sold as spears, chips, slices, or whole pickles in dill, sour, sweet, spicy, and bread-and-butter styles.
Pickling liquid is high in sodium and acidity; many recipes add sugar, garlic, onion, mustard seed, or chili. Used as sandwich sides and toppings.
Exposure often comes from pickle spears on plates, burger toppings, and brine drips near open jars. Sweet pickle relishes and spreads can include garlic, onion, and extra sugar.
