SnoutScanIs chocolate safe for dogs?
No. Chocolate is toxic to dogs.
Contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs metabolize far more slowly than humans. It can cause vomiting, seizures, an irregular heartbeat, and death.
How SnoutScan scores chocolate
- Points
- Score 0
- Highest possible score
- 0/100
Any food or treat with chocolate gets a "Not safe for dogs" warning and a score of 0, wherever it sits on the label.
Where it turns up
Baked goods, sweets and some human snacks. Dark and baking chocolate are the most dangerous.
SnoutScan looks for these words on a label:
- chocolate
- cocoa
- cacao
Related ingredients
Common questions
Is a small piece of milk chocolate dangerous?
It depends on your dog’s size and the type of chocolate, so call your vet. Dark and baking chocolate are far more dangerous than milk chocolate.
My dog ate chocolate. What do I do?
Call your vet or an animal poison line now, and tell them roughly how much your dog ate and when. Do not wait for symptoms.
Based on ASPCA and AKC veterinary guidance. This is a guide to labels, not a substitute for your vet.
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