Can you buy pet food with EBT?

Short answer: No. No. Pet food is a nonfood item for SNAP purposes.

USDA counts pet food among nonfood items that SNAP cannot buy, along with cleaning and paper products, other household supplies, hygiene items and cosmetics.

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Sources

• USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: What Can SNAP Buy?, page updated June 4, 2025

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Rules can differ by state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.