Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter Cups? No — Contains Chocolate
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Peanut butter cups like Reese's are toxic to dogs. They contain chocolate and high sugar — both harmful.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Chocolate toxicity: theobromine poisoning. High sugar: digestive upset, obesity.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Note number consumed and dog weight.
What to Avoid
all parts — chocolate coating with peanut butter
Preparation & Serving
Keep all peanut butter cups away from dogs. The chocolate makes them toxic regardless of other ingredients.
Safer Alternatives
- Plain xylitol-free peanut butter on a lick mat as a safe alternative
Did you know?
Reese's peanut butter cups are the most commonly ingested brand-name chocolate product by dogs in the US — their appealing peanut butter smell attracts dogs to seek them out.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- Theobromine in chocolate coating — small dogs face serious risk from even one cup
- Calories (per 100g)
- 515
- Safe frequency
- Never
Source
What You Need to Know
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter seems dog-friendly but the chocolate makes it toxic. Never share candy containing chocolate regardless of other ingredients.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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