July 7, 2023
Today, is World Chocolate Day. And I thought every day was chocolate day? But, remember chocolate is very bad for our dogs and should NEVER be given to them. It is easy to think it is ok for us to eat it must be ok for our dogs too. But that is not the case. From WebMD,
Most people know that chocolate is bad for dogs. The problem with chocolate is theobromine. It's in all kinds of chocolate, even white chocolate. The most dangerous types are dark chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate. Chocolate can cause a dog to vomit and have diarrhea. It can also cause heart problems, tremors, seizures, and death. Chocolate is not the only human food that should never be given to your dog. This list to the right is from the Humane Society of the United States.
Unsafe Food for Dogs!
- Alcoholic beverages
- Apple seeds
- Apricot pits
- Avocados
- Cherry pits
- Candy (particularly chocolate—which is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets—and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol)
- Chives
- Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate-covered espresso beans)
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Gum (can cause blockages and sugar-free gums may contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol)
- Hops (used in home beer brewing)
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy foods
- Mushroom plants
- Mustard seeds
- Onions, onion powder and onion flakes
- Peach pits
- Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
- Raisins
- Rhubarb leaves
- Salt
- Tea (because it contains caffeine)
- Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
- Walnuts
- Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets)
- Yeast dough
Favorite Chocolate
Now if you are going to be safe and want to indulge in some chocolate for yourself, I would recommend Seattle Chocolate Company, available at The Green Scene of Marshall.
