What will happen if a dog eats chocolate?

Question

My dog ate chocolate icecream, and we do not have a vet. so what should I do?

Please don't be rude?

OR LIE just to make me sad!

Answer 1

Chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. It is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine. The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine, 100-150 mg per pound of your animal, to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration. Milk chocolate contains 60 mg per ounce of theobromine. The toxic dose is one ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight. For example one pound of milk chocolate is poisonous to the nervous system of a 20-pound dog; one-half pound in a 10-pound dog. Keep in mind that the average chocolate bar contains two to three ounces of milk chocolate. It would take two to three candy bars to produce toxicity in a 10-pound dog. Sins of chocolate toxicity include:
Excitement / nervousness / trembling
Vomiting / diarrhea
Excessive thirst / sometimes excessive urination.
Muscle spasms
Seizures
Coma (rare)
Death (rare) -- likely due to heart rhythm abnormalities.

Answer 2

"The problem, according to veterinary experts, is that eating a speck of chocolate leads a dog to crave more. It can mean that your dog will jump at a opportunity to get any type of chocolate, not knowing that certain chocolates are more lethal than other types. Larger amounts of chocolate, particularly of the most toxic type, can bring about epileptic seizures in some dogs, and in all dogs, can kill...

Chocolate contains theobromine. A naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs."

Answer 3

Chocolate and dogs does not mix well...if they eat a small amount, probably no problem unless the dog is very small. But enough chocolate can kill even large dogs...it stimulates the nervous system, leading to arrhythmia and convulsions (worst case scenario). Dogs can have heart attacks with too much chocolate. It has nothing to do with allergies. If your dog is still ok, you have no problems. My dog got into chocolate once, was very high strung for hours, watched him very carefully, but he calmed down and all was well. Good luck

Answer 4

A dog would have to eat a HUGE amount of chocolate to have anything bad happen other than diarrhea. I've seen a dachund eat a whole bag of mini musketeers, he was fine. the chocolate in the ice cream isn't even relavent. You need to watch for what comes out the other end. It may happen on your livingroom floor if your not careful.

Answer 5

Chocolate is dangerous for dogs,cocoa eing the most lethal and milk choclate the least,keep it away from your dog,size of dog and amount they eat is always important,a great dane can eat more chocolate without problems than a pekinese can but if a great dane eats enough he can die also.Another thing....sweets and chocolate DO NO CAUSE WORMS,that is a myth and a wrather stupid one if you ask me.If you want your dog to have something like ice cream they have dog ice cream you can buy at your grocery store called frosty paws and they will love it.

Answer 6

I've heard say that chocolate can give dogs liver damage or failure in extreme cases (2 squares of bakers chocolate can kill a 20 pound dog) but they said if it isn't too much, give him 1 part (1/2 cup)hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts (1 cup) water. That'll weaken the chocolate and make your dog puke it up. And don't feed him chocolate ever again ok? :-) glgl

Answer 7

chocolate contains theobromine, an alkaloid that dogs can't metabolize quickly. If a dog ingests a large amount of chocolate, the theobromine can build up and reach a toxic level of concentration, leading to cardiac arrest. Different types of chocolate are more harmful than others, and the effects will vary, depending upon the size and weight of the dog. However, it is potentially lethal.

If you know your dog has ingested chocolate (signs of chocolate poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, a quick heart rate, and rapid breathing) take him to a vet immediately.

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Answer 8

Most of the time if they didn't eat alot, they may just get some G.I. problems, diarrhea or upset stomach. I don't think there is enough real chocolate in ice cream to do much harm. Dark chocolate is much more likely to make them sick than any other kind, but it's best to not let them get at any chocolate at all.

Answer 9

Chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline.

Xanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs:

Hyper excitability
Hyper irritability
Increased heart rate
Restlessness
Increased urination
Muscle tremors
Vomiting
Diarrhea

Answer 10

There is a chemical in chocolate that can make dogs very sick, but they would have to eat a LOT of it. I 20 lb dog would have to eat about a pound of pure chocolate bar to get sick. I have a 75 lb golden who loves it, so we treat her sometimes!