Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: all Kit Kat varieties — contain milk chocolate
Can Dogs Eat Kit Kat? No — Milk Chocolate is Toxic
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Kit Kats are not safe for dogs. They contain milk chocolate wafer and sugar. The milk chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs. Monitor any dog that ate Kit Kat and call the vet for small dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Theobromine from milk chocolate: toxic especially small dogs. High sugar: digestive upset. High fat: pancreatitis risk.
If Your Dog Ate This
Note weight and amount. Call vet for small dogs or large amounts.
What to Avoid
all Kit Kat varieties — contain milk chocolate
Preparation & Serving
Note weight and amount consumed. Call vet for small dogs or large amounts consumed. Monitor for vomiting restlessness.
Did you know?
Kit Kat was created in 1935 by Rowntree's of York England and was originally called Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp. The Kit Kat name was introduced in 1937. In Japan Kit Kat is enormously popular because the name sounds similar to the Japanese phrase Kitto Katsu meaning You will surely win — making them popular good luck gifts before exams.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 508
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Kit Kats contain milk chocolate which has lower theobromine content than dark chocolate but still meaningful toxicity especially for smaller dogs. The wafer layers are not harmful but they are inseparable from the chocolate coating. A large dog eating one finger of Kit Kat is unlikely to develop serious toxicity but should still be monitored for digestive upset. A small dog eating multiple Kit Kat fingers warrants veterinary contact. Always note the dog's weight and the amount consumed when calling your vet.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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