How bad is chocolate syrup to dogs?

Answer 1

Maple syrup is safe for dogs.

The original answer on here was "Dogs should not eat anything other than dog food, anything else is possibly harmful to them.Thats (sic) why they call it dog food."

Because it's not like dog food has ever been recalled for being harmful.

First, kudos to you for being a responsible pet owner and attempting to research the food you're giving to your pet before assuming that if it's okay for you, it must be okay for Fido and Miss Kittenpuffs. To answer the question, no, maple syrup is not currently known to be harmful to dogs, and in fact is sometimes used as a source of glucose for diabetic dogs. As with anything, reasonable quantities are encouraged. Foods your dog should avoid (and remember, this is not a complete or comprehensive list- always call your veterinarian, and if you do not have one, establish a relationship with one, it will be worth it I promise) include the following:

Avocados (this includes guacamole)

Grapes

Onions

Tomatoes

Garlic

Macadamia nuts

Anything with caffeine

Anything with alcohol

The ASPCA has a nice write up on their website.

Answer 2

No surefire answer to that. Depends on the amount of actual cocoa in the chocolate, the size of the dog and how much it ate.

• Small dog + Dark Chocolate = likely to be trouble
• Big dog + Milk Chocolate = likely to be OK

Answer 3

Chocolate contains theobromine. A naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs.

Answer 4

very if dog eats chocolate, contact a vet right a way NEVER give a dog chocoate

Answer 5

It is very toxic and can cause death

Answer 6

Yes