My dog ate Peanut Butter Cups
✗ Highly Toxic
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Why It's Dangerous
Peanut butter cups combine chocolate (theobromine) with peanut butter, which may itself contain xylitol in some sugar-free brands. This creates a compounded risk of both theobromine and, potentially, xylitol toxicity.
Symptoms to Watch For
- Restlessness, rapid heart rate, tremors (theobromine)
- If xylitol present: collapse, weakness, seizures
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Vet Guidance
Treat as an emergency and contact your vet immediately - the chocolate content alone is a concern, and some brands' peanut butter may also contain xylitol.
Emergency Contacts
Animal Poison Line (UK)
01202 509000
RSPCA Emergency
0300 1234 999