{"id":15888,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:51","slug":"can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs have a little bit of chocolate ice cream?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Can_dogs_have_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_ice_cream\" title=\"Can dogs have a little bit of chocolate ice cream?\">Can dogs have a little bit of chocolate ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_much_chocolate_kills_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate kills a dog?\">How much chocolate kills a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Can_one_lick_of_chocolate_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can one lick of chocolate hurt a dog?\">Can one lick of chocolate hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#What_if_my_dog_ate_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_ice_cream\" title=\"What if my dog ate a little bit of chocolate ice cream?\">What if my dog ate a little bit of chocolate ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Can_dogs_have_a_little_chocolate_ice_cream\" title=\"Can dogs have a little chocolate ice cream?\">Can dogs have a little chocolate ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_much_chocolate_is_toxic_to_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?\">How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Can_100g_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can 100g of chocolate kill a dog?\">Can 100g of chocolate kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Will_2_pieces_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Will 2 pieces of chocolate kill a dog?\">Will 2 pieces of chocolate kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Do_dogs_die_immediately_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Do dogs die immediately after eating chocolate?\">Do dogs die immediately after eating chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_some_chocolate\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks some chocolate?\">What happens if a dog licks some chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_much_chocolate_will_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate will hurt a dog?\">How much chocolate will hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_much_chocolate_can_a_dog_lick\" title=\"How much chocolate can a dog lick?\">How much chocolate can a dog lick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Will_a_chocolate_kiss_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Will a chocolate kiss hurt a dog?\">Will a chocolate kiss hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Will_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_ice_cream_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Will a little bit of chocolate ice cream hurt a dog?\">Will a little bit of chocolate ice cream hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#What_if_my_dog_licked_my_chocolate_ice_cream\" title=\"What if my dog licked my chocolate ice cream?\">What if my dog licked my chocolate ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_little_chocolate_ice_cream\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a little chocolate ice cream?\">What happens if a dog eats a little chocolate ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_much_chocolate_can_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate can hurt a dog?\">How much chocolate can hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#What_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_but_seems_fine\" title=\"What if my dog ate chocolate but seems fine?\">What if my dog ate chocolate but seems fine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Is_a_small_amount_of_chocolate_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is a small amount of chocolate toxic to dogs?\">Is a small amount of chocolate toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_much_chocolate_can_hurt_a_puppy\" title=\"How much chocolate can hurt a puppy?\">How much chocolate can hurt a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_100g_of_chocolate\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats 100g of chocolate?\">What happens if a dog eats 100g of chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#How_many_grams_of_chocolate_can_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How many grams of chocolate can kill a dog?\">How many grams of chocolate can kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Is_200g_of_chocolate_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is 200g of chocolate bad for dogs?\">Is 200g of chocolate bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Is_50g_of_chocolate_bad_for_a_dog\" title=\"Is 50g of chocolate bad for a dog?\">Is 50g of chocolate bad for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-have-a-little-bit-of-chocolate-ice-cream\/#Will_2_pieces_of_chocolate_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Will 2 pieces of chocolate hurt a dog?\">Will 2 pieces of chocolate hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_ice_cream\"><\/span>Can dogs have a little bit of chocolate ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ice cream that contains chocolate in any formflavoring, chips, chunks, or swirlis <b>strictly off-limits to dogs. Chocolate toxicity can lead to: Vomiting. Diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_kills_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate kills a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While this depends on the type of chocolate, it can take only <b>0.3 ounces of concentrated chocolate per pound of body weight to kill a dog. Milder types of chocolates vary from 0.5 to 2 ounces. This is because chocolates contain theobromine, which is a lethal chemical for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_one_lick_of_chocolate_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can one lick of chocolate hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Any ingestion of chocolate is bad for a dog; whether it eats a toxic dose, your dog could suffer some serious adverse reactions. Since even a small dose of theobromine is potentially toxic and possibly lethal for dogs, it is recommended that you contact your veterinarian immediately for advice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_ate_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_ice_cream\"><\/span>What if my dog ate a little bit of chocolate ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can do one of three things: <b>take your dog to a pet ER and have them make your dog vomit. This will work if he ingested the ice cream within the past hour. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_a_little_chocolate_ice_cream\"><\/span>Can dogs have a little chocolate ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ice cream that contains chocolate in any formflavoring, chips, chunks, or swirlis <b>strictly off-limits to dogs. Chocolate toxicity can lead to: Vomiting. Diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_is_toxic_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, mild symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur when a dog consumes <b>20 mg of methylxanthines per kilogram of body weight. Cardiac symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur around 40 to 50 mg\/kg, and seizures occur at dosages greater than 60 mg\/kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_100g_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can 100g of chocolate kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog owners often ask how much chocolate can kill a dog. While there is no right or wrong answer to this, we know <b>dogs show symptoms of poisoning when they eat 20mg of theobromine (the toxic chemical in chocolate) for every kilogram they weigh. These symptoms become severe at 40 to 50mg per kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_2_pieces_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Will 2 pieces of chocolate kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In some cases, consuming 1 to 2 ounces of chocolate can kill dogs, while other kinds of chocolate only take 0.3 ounces to become deadly. When dogs can&#8217;t break up theobromine quickly, the chemical will enter the bloodstream to speed up heart rate and attack the nervous system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_die_immediately_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Do dogs die immediately after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <b>dogs can die if they consume too much chocolate. However, there are numerous factors to take into consideration before jumping to the conclusion that your dog will immediately die if they get into your chocolate stash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_some_chocolate\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks some chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Chocolate Is Bad for Dogs It&#8217;s very similar to a person taking too much caffeine. A small amount of chocolate ingestion might produce only a bit of vomiting or diarrhea, but large ingestions can cause <b>seizures and even death. Chocolate toxicity in dogs is serious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_will_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate will hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While this depends on the type of chocolate, it can take only <b>0.3 ounces of concentrated chocolate per pound of body weight to kill a dog. Milder types of chocolates vary from 0.5 to 2 ounces. This is because chocolates contain theobromine, which is a lethal chemical for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_a_dog_lick\"><\/span>How much chocolate can a dog lick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No Amount of Chocolate Is Safe But <b>1 ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight could still be deadly. And unlike most cats, which don&#8217;t have a sweet tooth, dogs will eat almost anything. They also don&#8217;t know when they&#8217;re full, Wismer says. They will eat as much as they can get ahold of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_chocolate_kiss_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Will a chocolate kiss hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that <b>one is not likely to cause any problems. It&#8217;s very small and doesn&#8217;t contain enough chocolate to cause any toxic symptoms. He should be fine, so I wouldn&#8217;t do anything for him except monitor him to be safe. You potentially could see some mild GI upset, but otherwise he should be fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_ice_cream_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Will a little bit of chocolate ice cream hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chocolate ice cream can contain theobromine.<\/b><b>It is also full of unhealthy ingredients such as sugar and fat which are bad for dogs. In addition, most dogs are lactose intolerant, so drinking foods high in milk or cream may result in a stomach upset or, even worse, severe clinical signs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_licked_my_chocolate_ice_cream\"><\/span>What if my dog licked my chocolate ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it really toxic for them? Thank you for relying on PetCoach today to ask if chocolate ice cream is toxic to your dogs. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, even in small amounts, but <b>your dogs should be fine in this case given it was chocolate swirl ice cream, and not solid chocolate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_little_chocolate_ice_cream\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a little chocolate ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chocolate poisoning can cause severe symptoms and even death. In addition, high amounts of sugar and fats are unhealthy for dogs, and can cause pancreatitis which can be painful and even fatal. Call your vet if you think your dog has eaten chocolate ice cream.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate can hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While this depends on the type of chocolate, it can take only <b>0.3 ounces of concentrated chocolate per pound of body weight to kill a dog. Milder types of chocolates vary from 0.5 to 2 ounces. This is because chocolates contain theobromine, which is a lethal chemical for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_but_seems_fine\"><\/span>What if my dog ate chocolate but seems fine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, which dogs are unable to metabolize effectively. If your dog eats chocolate, you should <b>monitor them closely and seek veterinary attention if they show any symptoms, or if they are very young, pregnant or have other health concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_small_amount_of_chocolate_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is a small amount of chocolate toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is chocolate toxic to dogs? <b>Yes, chocolate is toxic to dogs. While rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion can result in significant illness. Chocolate is toxic because it contains a chemical called theobromine, as well as caffeine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_hurt_a_puppy\"><\/span>How much chocolate can hurt a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to The Merck Veterinary Manual, 8th Edition Online, clinical signs of toxicity can occur with ingestion of <b>~0.04 oz (1.3 mg) of baker&#8217;s chocolate or 0.4 oz (13 mg) of milk chocolate per kilogram of body weight. This means that a one-ounce (28 gram) square of baker&#8217;s chocolate would cause symtoms in a 50- <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_100g_of_chocolate\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats 100g of chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dose between 15.01-34.02 mg\/kg  Your pet may suffer from <b>diarrhea and vomiting. A dose between 34.02-45 mg\/kg  Your pet may also suffer from tachyarrhythmia (possibly dangerous, rapid heartbeat). A dose between 45-55.01 mg\/kg  Will cause seizures and tremors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_grams_of_chocolate_can_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How many grams of chocolate can kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Merck warns that deaths have been reported with theobromine doses as low as <b>115 milligrams per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. So 20 ounces of milk chocolate, 10 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, and just 2.25 ounces of baking chocolate could potentially kill a 22-pound dog, Fitzgerald says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_200g_of_chocolate_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is 200g of chocolate bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate poisoning mainly affects the heart, central nervous system and kidneys.  For example, <b>a Labrador-sized dog that&#8217;s eaten 200g of milk chocolate is likely to have a stomach upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea. At 500g, it&#8217;s likely that cardiovascular problems and increased heart rate will be seen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_50g_of_chocolate_bad_for_a_dog\"><\/span>Is 50g of chocolate bad for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there is no right or wrong answer to this, we know <b>dogs show symptoms of poisoning when they eat 20mg of theobromine (the toxic chemical in chocolate) for every kilogram they weigh. These symptoms become severe at 40 to 50mg per kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_2_pieces_of_chocolate_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Will 2 pieces of chocolate hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can dogs eat chocolate? While dogs might love the delicious sweet taste of chocolate as much as humans, it&#8217;s important to remember that <b>chocolate is poisonous to dogs and could make them very unwell. So no matter how much your dog begs for a piece of chocolate, remember dogs and chocolate don&#8217;t mix.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dogs have a little bit of chocolate ice cream?How much chocolate kills a dog?Can one lick of chocolate hurt a dog?What if my dog ate a little bit of chocolate ice cream?Can dogs have a little chocolate ice cream?How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?Can 100g of chocolate kill a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15888"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15888\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}