While some of the spices used to intensify the flavor of dill pickle chips are safe, some are not. For example, onions, garlic, and peppers are all toxic ingredients for dogs and should be avoided even in small amounts as they may result in stomach upset and anemia.  Other spices like cinnamon and cloves, especially in large amounts, aren’t entirely safe for dogs but are not likely to be lethal either. Some dill pickle chips recipes call for nutmeg as a flavoring agent. Dill pickle chips containing nutmeg should not be fed to dogs, even in small amounts, as they can cause abdominal pain or disorientation.