Can My Dog Have Chocolate?

Puppy Kisses are always ok, Chocolate Kisses are NEVER ok

It's OK to give a Chocolate Puppy kisses, it's NOT OK to give a puppy Chocolate Kisses.

Chocolate is a mouth-watering delicacy for many people, but it poses a serious threat to dogs. Chocolate poisoning is a common issue that affects dogs, and it typically occurs when they accidentally consume chocolate.

The degree of toxicity is determined by the type of chocolate ingested, the amount consumed, and the size of the dog.

To better understand the impact of chocolate consumption in dogs and how to manage it, let's delve deeper into the topic.

Chocolate is toxic to all dogs

Theobromine is a substance found in chocolate that is toxic to dogs, and it is more concentrated in darker and bitter chocolates.

Caffeine is also present in chocolate, which can exacerbate the effects of theobromine. These compounds are metabolized differently in dogs than in humans, and dogs are unable to break them down as quickly. As a result, they can accumulate in the dog's system and cause a range of clinical symptoms associated with chocolate toxicity, such as vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, and even death in severe cases.

So the long and the short of it is NO, dogs and puppies cannot have chocolate of any kind. Even though it most likely won't be fatal, it will still cause a multitude of problems, so make sure your human treats are out of reach of your furry friends.