Can Dogs Eat Chocolate?
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and should never be fed to them. It contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs metabolize much more slowly than humans. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are the most dangerous.
📋Nutrition Notes
Contains theobromine (130–450 mg per oz in dark chocolate) and caffeine. Both are methylxanthines that are toxic to dogs.
🥄Serving Guidance
No safe amount. If your dog eats chocolate, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) immediately.
⚠️Risks to Know
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, seizures, and in severe cases, death. Toxicity depends on type of chocolate, amount eaten, and dog size.
Emergency Contact
If your dog has eaten chocolate, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
Sources
ASPCA Animal Poison Control • Merck Veterinary Manual