Guest Shermanator Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I read that its ok, but i want to give little buscuits dipped in white 'bark' as gifts to our bark park buddies. Its used for candy making. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 If you have the package you might read the ingredients. I thought that white chocolate didn't have any "chocolate" in it, an so should be safe for dogs. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/pets/chocolate-chart-interactive Check here (I don't have Flash on this computer, so it won't let me check). What you need to be concerned about is the theobromine, and I think white chocolate does have some, though not very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest widowcali Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 My dogs have eaten soo much chocolate (dark, white, milk) that I'm not sure what is safe and what isn't. All the instances were totally unintentional though. I swear, Brighid the Wonder Puppy has been known to eat everything in site. Can you get carob at the speciality store? They might like that better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'd bet what you have is almond bark, which has no therobromine at all, but even real white chocolate has very very little as it is mostly cocoa butter and sugar. Dip away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 It should be fine, but you may be able to find a recipe for a yogurt type dip. Either way, I'm sure they'll enjoy the cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 White chocolate contains Theobromine, but in such small amounts that Theobromine poisoning is unlikely. From The Merck Veterinary Manual, here are approximate Theobromine levels of different types of chocolate: * Dry cocoa powder = 800 mg/oz * Unsweetened (Baker's) chocolate = 450 mg/oz * Cocoa bean mulch = 255 mg/oz * semisweet chocolate and sweet dark chocolate is = 150-160 mg/oz * Milk chocolate = 44-64 mg Theobromine per oz chocolate * White chocolate contains an insignificant source of methylxanthines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I've been looking for the yogurt type dip for dog treats,,, anyone know where to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chaucersmom Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 My dogs have eaten soo much chocolate (dark, white, milk) that I'm not sure what is safe and what isn't. All the instances were totally unintentional though. I swear, Brighid the Wonder Puppy has been known to eat everything in site. Can you get carob at the speciality store? They might like that better. Chaucer has gotten into his fair share of chocolate of all degrees in his 11 years... The first few times I paniced, but after discussions with my vet, was made to believe that it is Dark and Semi-sweet that are the danger because of their high levels theobrimine... I have been told white has only trace amounts and is generally not a danger. many of the dog treats I see at our local dog bakery have white and even milk chocolate on them. In making your decision, use discretion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I wouldn't use it or give it to my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NJgrey Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/pets/chocolate-chart-interactive Check here (I don't have Flash on this computer, so it won't let me check). What you need to be concerned about is the theobromine, and I think white chocolate does have some, though not very much. According to this chart a 65 lb dog would need to eat over 30lbs of white chocolate to even get the runs from it. Eating twice her body weight in white chocolate might cause death Whatever you do, next time you buy a 50 lb block of white chocolate, don't leave it sitting in the middle of your living room while you're away. Other than that, I think you're safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Whatever you do, next time you buy a 50 lb block of white chocolate, don't leave it sitting in the middle of your living room while you're away. Other than that, I think you're safe Absolutely right. Leave it in mine, instead! I will promise not to let Sid eat it. :lol Seriously, I wouldn't have any qualms letting my dogs eat white chocolate as a treat. I wouldn't give it to them as a regular thing because there's too much fat and sugar in it to be good for them, but ... funny, isn't it? The way we protect our dogs from eating the wrong stuff and then eat it in large quantities ourselves? Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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