Poor Joey doesn’t understand that what’s baking in that oven isn’t all sweet. Talk about trick or treat.
In this precious TikTok posted by his human, Joey the Coton de Tulear (coton is French for cotton) patiently waits in front of the oven for “his” cookies to finish baking. He stares longingly at the oven window and then at the camera, sitting like the best little boy. That face! Unfortunately, the devastating caption says it all: “He really thought these cookies were for him 💔💔”
Alas, they are dreaded chocolate chip cookies, which we know are not safe for dogs to consume. But who has the heart to explain that to this fluffy baby?
“No one because you’re going to the store to get doggie cookie dough and bake separate cookies for that baby… period,” demanded one person.
“This made me cry 😭 he needs a peanut butter cookie RIGHT NOW,” agreed another.
I’m with them, and the support for this darling, deceived pup was overwhelming. A slew of sympathetic sentiments flooded the comment section with people demanding justice for Joey in the form of his own dog-safe treats. Get this guy some non-chocolatey cookies, STAT!
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Why Chocolate Is Dangerous for Dogs
While it might be tempting for Joey’s mama to share a cookie with him, chocolate is definitely off-limits for dogs. It contains two toxic chemicals, caffeine and theobromine, which are stimulants. As humans, we metabolize these quickly, making them safe in moderate quantities. Dogs, however, cannot process them the same way, which can lead to overstimulation of their central nervous system and heart. These ingredients are also diuretics, which can cause dehydration.
Is all chocolate bad? Yes. But the darker the chocolate, the higher the concentration of toxins, and the greater the risk. Toxicity is also influenced by the amount ingestedand the size of the dog. The safest bet is to keep all chocolate completely out of reach.
If you suspect your dog has eaten chocolate, contact your vet immediately—especially if they show any of these symptoms:
If you’re whipping up your own dog-safe cookie dough at home, consider ingredients like pumpkin, banana, oats, or peanut butter.
I sure hope Joey was able to enjoy his own treats after such a distressing experience. The outpouring of support was inspiring. DogTok has spoken!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.