Chocolate
Categories: Toxins & emergencies, Processed foods
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ToxicChocolate is toxic to dogs due to methylxanthines (theobromine/caffeine). Darker chocolate is generally more dangerous.Read More -
ToxicChocolate is toxic to cats. Cats ingest it less often, but exposure can still cause serious illness.Read More -
ToxicChocolate is toxic to rabbits and should never be fed.Read More -
ToxicChocolate is toxic to parrots and can cause severe neurologic and cardiac signs.Read More
Food Forms & Parts
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is highly toxic to dogs because it contains more methylxanthines than milk chocolate.
Milk chocolate
Milk chocolate is toxic to dogs due to methylxanthines and can cause serious illness.
White chocolate
Lower methylxanthines than dark chocolate, but still not recommended due to fat/sugar load and possible cocoa contamination.
Label / Ingredient Checks
Unsafe if contains: cocoa, cacao, theobromine, caffeine