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Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read

Chocolate and dogs: why darker is worse

What makes chocolate toxic, how the type of chocolate changes the risk, and how soon signs appear.

  • Chocolate: Toxic
  • Caffeine (coffee, tea and energy drinks): Toxic
  • Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants: Toxic
  • Xylitol: Toxic
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