Can dogs eat chocolate?
Chef's answer
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, which dogs are unable to metabolize effectively. If your dog eats chocolate, you should monitor them closely and seek veterinary attention if they show any symptoms, or if they are very young, pregnant or have other health concerns.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Stored this way, chocolate will last a while: Solid milk chocolate keeps for over a year.
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You can enjoy chocolate, especially dark chocolate, in moderation throughout your pregnancy. The benefits are largely well proven, including possibly reducing blood pressure and risks of some complications, and also improving blood flow to the baby and to the mother.
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1 weekFreshly baked chocolate cake may last for 1-2 days at room temperature but in the fridge, it may last for 1 week while in the freezer it may last for 4-5 months.
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The chocolate texture Leading food safety expert Belinda Stuart-Moonlight states that chocolate shouldn't be refrigerated, as it leads to a 'sugar bloom'. ... Any creamy, silky textures which you would have otherwise enjoyed are lost, leaving you with a brittle chocolate bar..
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Chocolate can last a long time, she adds, but it often develops a white coating, known as the "bloom", when it's exposed to the air. This happens when some of the crystalline fat melts and rises to the top. It's not mould, she says, and it's fine to eat.
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Since the white stuff is just sugar or fat, it's not going to hurt you if you eat it. But the chocolate might taste a little off, since blooming affects texture.
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Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, which dogs are unable to metabolize effectively. If your dog eats chocolate, you should monitor them closely and seek veterinary attention if they show any symptoms, or if they are very young, pregnant or have other health concerns.
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