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My dog ate a small amount of white chocolate ice cream. Is he okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I gave a small amount of ice cream that has white choxolate coated outside

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Answered By Anna M., DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2019

Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The main concern in chocolate is the cocoa itself, and there is very little cocoa in white chocolate. I don't see in your profile what type of pet you have, but if it's a dog or cat they will likely be fine. Watch for signs of GI upset, as that can happen with any kind of new food (especially with higher fat content) but I suspect they'll be fine. However, I would recommend sticking with healthier treats to share with your pet and keeping ice cream and chocolate for yourself :-) Hope this helps!

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