“Can dogs eat Nutella” has been a trending question recently, and the answer is easy: no. Morkies (and all other dogs) can’t have chocolate, and the other ingredients in Nutella aren’t very good for dogs either.

No, sorry dogs, you can’t have Nutella  🙁

history photo of where nutella was invented

 

Nutella was developed in Alba, Italy in 1944 by Pietro Ferrero in the back of his pastry shop (pictured above). Popular for generations, Nutella is a delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread, a favourite for breakfast in many families.

 

nutella history

What’s in Nutella?

  • sugar
  • modified palm oil
  • hazelnuts
  • cocoa powder
  • skimmed milk powder
  • whey powder
  • soy lecithin
  • vanillin



Here’s an excellent resource – put in your Morkie’s weight and amount of chocolate you think he’s eaten. The results will show you what action to take.

What about the hazelnuts – can dogs have nuts?

 

Nuts that are safe for dogs and nuts that are toxic for dogs

Nutella® is a registered trademark and exclusive property of Ferrero S.p.A. and/or of other Companies of the Ferrero Group.