# Can Dogs Eat Chocolate UK? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/can-dogs-eat-chocolate-uk): Can Dogs Eat Chocolate UK? — Quick answer. No — dogs must not eat chocolate. It contains theobromine, which dogs metabolise slowly. Dark chocolate and cocoa powder are most dangerous. If your dog ate chocolate, use our chocolate toxicity calculator, then phone your vet or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 — do not wait for symptoms.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/can-dogs-eat-chocolate-uk