While chocolate is known to be toxic to dogs, cocoa butter, extracted from the same plant, is generally safe when used topically.
Cocoa butter contains small amounts of theobromine, the compound in chocolate that is harmful to dogs, but licking a small amount off their skin won't hurt them.
This natural oil, often used in dog balms and conditioners, provides soothing and moisturizing benefits for their skin and coat.
However, it is important to use dog-specific products containing cocoa butter as human formulas may contain ingredients harmful to dogs.
