Can dogs eat Cocoa?

can dogs eat cocoaNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No, cocoa is highly toxic to dogs. It contains high concentrations of theobromine and caffeine. Ingesting even minimal quantities of cocoa is enough to trigger serious side effects such as heart attacks and seizures in dogs.

Risks

health-risks
  • Cocoa bean mulch contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs.
  • Eating cocoa fruit can cause vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heart rate, and seizures in dogs.
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