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My small dog ate two Ferrero Rochers. Is this chocolate toxic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 8 months and 5 days old | 6.39341 lbs

My dog ate two ferrero rochers (milk chocolate). He has seven months and weighs 6.39341 lbs. Will this cause a death?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2018

There really is not a toxic amount of milk chocolate in two Ferrero Rochers to cause a problem in your 6.3lbs dog. 2 Balls weigh approximately 26g (less than an ounce) and the major ingredient is fat. So there is not enough chocolate content to be dangerous for Junior.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 24th, 2016

    One ferrero rocher will not be enough to cause Bruno any harm, you can put your mind at ease.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on February 14th, 2018

    A single Ferrero Rocher milk chocolate candy would not contain enough cocoa to cause any problems in a dog this size. Hazelnuts are non-toxic to dogs, so this shouldn't be an issue either. You might see some mild stomach upset if Wubba isn't used to eating "human food" like this, but otherwise he should be just fine :)

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