Xylitol and Chocolate

Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener found in many sugarless gums and candies and is TOXIC to dogs.

Xylitol has also been found in mouthwashes, chewable vitamins, children’s medication, over-the-counter herbal remedies, and food products, particularly those aimed for diabetics.

Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities.

A toxic dose of chocolate is as follows:
One ounce per pound of body weight for milk chocolate
One ounce per three pounds of body weight for baker’s chocolate

For example, 2 oz. of baker’s chocolate can cause great risk to a 15 lb. dog, yet 2 oz. of milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems.

THE DARKER THE CHOCOLATE THE MORE DANGEROUS IT IS TO YOUR DOG!!

Please keep these products out of your pet’s reach!

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