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My 4-month-old puppy licked some chocolate hazelnut spread off a spoon. What should I do?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

This is an emergency. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and a puppy's small size makes even a small lick potentially dangerous. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

Chocolate hazelnut spread — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Chocolate plus hazelnut plus sugar — the chocolate makes it an emergency.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Chocolate hazelnut spread food facts page.

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