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My dog ate a Kit Kat. Will the chocolate make him sick? Vet needed?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 7 years and 2 months old | 23 lbs

My dog is 23 pounds and ate half a king sized kit kat, should I take him to the vet?

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Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 18th, 2017

Fortunately, there is very little actual chocolate in a Kit Kat bar - not nearly enough to cause any toxicity issues, even in a fairly small dog like Kimbo. He may have some mild stomach upset if he isn't used to eating "human food" like this, but otherwise should be just fine :)
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