What do I do? The good news is that Thin Mints do not have a lot of chocolate, so
this should not cause a problem for Angel
. You might see some GI upset, and if you do, I can give you a home remedy for it.
Longer than an hour and it will have already moved into the intestines. That amount of chocolate in the cookies is probably not enough to do much harm but
watch your dog for signs of staggering, imbalance, and seizures
. If any of these occur, get your dog in to see your vet immediately.
Since
dogs can’t eat real Girl Scout Cookies
(but we’re pretty sure they wish they could!) we created this contest with our friends at Seattle Humane as a fun way to share the Girl Scout Cookie love while spreading an important message.
Is there chocolate in Thin Mints?
Thin mints are mint-flavored cookies coated in chocolate
. Many Americans are familiar with the Girls Scouts of America’s annual fundraising sale of Girl Scout cookies. These boxes of cookies have become nearly iconic, from the peanut buttery Tagalongs to the coconut-and-caramel flavored Samoas.
Will an After Eight mint harm my dog?
The poisonous ingredient is called theobromine and it is a stimulant, chemically similar to caffeine (which is also
poisonous to dogs, by the way)
. The symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, tremors, abnormal heart beats, and in severe cases seizures or even death.
What are Thin Mints made of?
Thin Mints®
package INGREDIENTS: RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PALM OIL, BROWN RICE FLOUR, BUTTER TOFFEE BITS (SUGAR, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CORN SYRUP, SOY LECITHIN, SALT), INVERT SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SOY LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, BAKING SODA.
Can I give my dog shortbread biscuits?
You may not be toxic to your dog if he or she has snatched a sugar cookie or another dessert that contains sugar, butter, and flour, but it is probably not toxic
. It’s not a good idea for your pet to consume refined sugar, but he or she will be fine.
Can dogs eat peanut butter Girl Scout Cookies? Peanut butter Girl Scout Cookies contain lots of preservatives and nothing really beneficial to dogs. So
they shouldn’t be consumed by dogs unless you have a larger dog and unless you’re planning to give it to them in the smallest quantities
.
Can dogs have Do Si Dos?
Who’s guilty of buying a box of Peanut Butter Sandwiches (Do-si-dos) just for their dog?
This new pet treat line includes soft and chewy treats available in three delicious flavors; bacon, chicken, and lamb
. Tuffy’s describes them as “DELICIOUS TRAINING TREATS: Tender, low calorie, mini dog treats.”
The good news is that Thin Mints do not have a lot of chocolate, so
this should not cause a problem for Angel
. You might see some GI upset, and if you do, I can give you a home remedy for it.
Can dogs eat coconut?
The short answer is yes! Coconut meat is just as healthy, if not more so, than the coconut oil alone. They share similar properties since they come from the same place.
Coconut is non-toxic to dogs, but it does contain medium chain triglycerides, which may cause some gastrointestinal upset and bloating
.
How much chocolate is toxic to dogs?
In general, mild symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur when a dog consumes
20 mg of methylxanthines per kilogram of body weight
. Cardiac symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur around 40 to 50 mg/kg, and seizures occur at dosages greater than 60 mg/kg.
Why Thin Mints are the best?
Every time you buy Thin Mints, wherever you buy them, they will always be vegan. If health and snacking don’t seem like they go together, think again. To enjoy four Thin Mints,
it is only 160 calories and seven grams of fat
, making it the healthiest option for a little pick-me-up snack.
Do Thin Mints have peppermint?
Crisp, chocolaty cookies
made with natural oil of peppermint
.
How much caffeine is in Thin Mints?
Caffeine Content:
203 mg per bottle
. Naturally flavored with other natural flavors.
Is mint chocolate toxic to dogs?
Typically, dogs will come across the more usual kinds of mint we grow in the garden, like peppermint, spearmint, applemint or maybe even chocolate mint.
They’re all perfectly safe to munch
, and in fact, if your dog’s feeling a bit under the weather, he or she will probably make a bee-line straight for the mint plants.
Can Lhasa Apso eat chocolate?
As many pet owners know,
Chocolate is not good for our dogs
. It’s one of the most common causes of dog poisoning and you should take it seriously. In high enough doses it can be fatal.
How soon will a dog get sick after eating chocolate?
Symptoms of chocolate poisoning will
usually show within six to 12 hours, but could appear within one hour
. If you know your dog has eaten chocolate, act immediately and don’t wait for the signs to appear. We always recommend seeking veterinary advice if you have any concerns about the health of your pets.
Is Thin Mint sativa or indica?
The Thin Mint Strain is a part of the Girl Scout Cookie strain family and has OG Kush and Durban Poison as parents. It’s
a pure hybrid with an equal amount of sativa and indica
.
Are Thin Mints dark or milk chocolate?
Girl Scout Thin Mints Almonds Net Wt 30 OZ Crunchy Almonds Coated with mint flavored 100% real
Dark Chocolate
.
Are Girl Scout Thin Mints made with dark chocolate?
Girl Scout Thin Mints Crunchy Almonds Coated With Mint Flavored
100% Real Dark Chocolate
.
Can dogs drink milk?
A few tablespoons of cow’s milk or goat’s milk on an occasional basis can be a nice reward for your dog without the side effects of overindulgence
. But, you should probably hold off on offering your dog an entire bowl in one sitting, as it can cause unpleasant reactions, including diarrhea, vomiting, and loose stools.
Is cheese good for dogs?
While
cheese can be safe to feed to your dog
, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.
Can dogs eat bread?
The quick answer is:
yes, plain bread with no added ingredients is not toxic to dogs
. However, it offers them no nutritional value. Because of that, we should think of bread as an occasional treat instead of a diet staple. That being said, there are some situations where bread can be very toxic for your dog.
Can dogs eat lemon cookies?
It’s best not to feed your dog lemon cookies
. While lemons aren’t toxic for canines, all citrus fruits include citric acid and psoralen compounds (found in the skin and pith of lemons) which can be harmful to dogs in large quantities.
Beware, however, of some peanut butter brands that contain an ingredient called xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs and even fatal if eaten in small amounts. Xylitol is a substance that can be found in many foods, so if your dog eats anything with it,
call your vet immediately
.
Unless you want your dog’s stomach upset by cookies that were meant for humans, it’s best to keep cookies out of their reach! If you want to give your pup cookies from time to time, it is best to stick with things like
wheat flour or oatmeal cookies
instead of frosted sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies.
