Category: Toxic foods

Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs process much more slowly than humans. A dog’s reaction to chocolate depends on its size, the amount consumed, and the type of chocolate, making it critical to know how much is too much chocolate for a dog.

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, xylitol-related calls more than doubled in five years. If your dog ate Trident gum, it is a veterinary emergency because many sugar-free gums contain the toxic sweetener xylitol.