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Question

My dog ate a bach of brownies what will happen?

its a golden retriver and its like 18 months old it was only half of a batch of brownies~

Answer 1

It should be fine... It takes a lot of chocolate to harm a dog.

Answer 2

He will probably be okay, but you should call a vet for their professional opinion. They may have you induce vomiting.

While chocolate isn't good for dogs, it's the higher quality, pure chocolate that you need to worry about. If the brownies had chunks of Ghirardelli dark chocolate in them, that would be more worrisome than plain milk chooclate brownies. Keep an eye on him and do bring him to the vet if you notice anything unusual. Your dog might vomit, get diarrhea, or act a little sick.

Answer 3

Most dogs will not suffer any ill effects. Many people panic and take their animals to the vet "just to be safe". Chocolate is bad for dogs, but only serious in very large amounts (meaning, more than is in brownies, which is mostly flour, oil, and sugar)

Well, just being safe can cost hundreds of dollars, and in most cases like this, is unnecessary.

Keep an eye on your dog today. If he exhibits any unusual behavior, then take him to the vet for an exam. If you have to work and cannot watch him, I suggest going to the vet and dropping him off for observation, which is much less expensive than rushing in for an emergency call. They should only charge you a day boarding fee and an exam fee.

Good luck, your dog will more than likely be fine.

Answer 4

Probably nothing will happen, or he will throw up if he has a propensity to do so. The best thing would be to call your vet and see if he wants you to bring your dog in. My dog once ate an entire bowl of Reese's peanut butter cups (that sneaky dog!) shiny wrappers and all. He is a 30 pound spitz. He had pretty shiny poop for a few days, but showed no effects from the chocolate consumption. Your dog will probably be fine, but if he shows any symptoms, take him to the vet just to have him checked out.

Answer 5

We've all heard it, "Don't give your dog chocolate it will kill him". We'll how true is it you're probably wondering. Do I have to rush him to an emergency vet if he ate one of my M&M's?

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

Toxic Levels

The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration.

On average,
Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.
Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.
Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.

Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as:
1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate
1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate
1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate.

So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems.

Clinical Signs

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

Treatment

There is no specific antidote for this poisoning. And the half life of the toxin is 17.5 hours in dogs. Induce vomiting in the first 1-2 hours if the quantity is unknown. Administering activated charcoal may inhibit absorption of the toxin. An anticonvulsant might be indicated if neurological signs are present and needs to be controlled. Oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and fluids might be needed to protect the heart.

Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. This should be treated symptomatically (fluids, etc..) to prevent dehydration.

If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your Vet immediately! They can help you determine the the proper treatment for your pet.

Answer 6

Chocolate is not good for dogs. I would call the vet. Just to make sure. They normally just get sick and throw up. But depending on the size of the dog and how much chocolate.

Answer 7

I had a lab eat an entire bag of hershey's Kisses. The vet said ti watch her and if she began throwing up or acting extremely hyper ( like not able to sit still) then to bring her in. They also said to make sure she got plenty of water. Everything will be OK. Take a deep breath and go huge your puppy.

Answer 8

The whole batch? Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Off you go to the vets office, quickly now!

Answer 9

Well.. chocolate isn't really good for dogs. So he'll probably have diarrhea and you may notice him eatting some grass.. but that's probably all that will happen.

Hope things go okay.

But I'd really take him to the vet.. Like... now.

Answer 10

It depends on his size and the type of chocolate. Read this and call a vet.

Why is Chocolate Lethal?
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.

Symptoms of Chocolate Dog Ingestion and Poisoning
You can recognize that your dog has eaten a toxic dose of chocolate from the symptoms. Within the first few hours, the evidence includes vomiting, diarrhea or hyperactivity. As time passes and there's increased absorption of the toxic substance, you'll see an increase in the dog's heart rate, which can cause arrhythmia, restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination or excessive panting.

This can lead to hyperthermia, muscle tremors, seizures, coma and even death.

How Much Chocolate Is Deadly?
If a 50-pound dog eats a teaspoonful of milk chocolate, it's not going to cause serious problems. However, if that same dog gorges himself on a two-layer chocolate cake, his stomach will feel more than upset and soon it's likely he'll be vomiting or experiencing diarrhea.

To answer the question "How much is too much" is not simple. The health and age of your dog must be considered. Obviously if your dog is aged and not in top shape, his reaction to a plate of chocolate is going to be different from a young healthy dog of the same weight.

Another fact that must be considered is this: Not all chocolate is the same. Some has a small amount of theobromine; another type has a large amount and still another contains an amount that is somewhere in between. The quantity has a relationship with the weight of your dog. Small dogs can be poisoned, it is easy to understand, from smaller amounts of theobromine than large dogs.

Which chocolate is the safest, relatively speaking? White chocolate. It has the least amount of theobromine: 1 mg per ounce. Far on the other side of the spectrum is baking chocolate, which has a huge 450 mg of theobromine per ounce!

Here are a few other chocolates for you to ponder: hot chocolate, 12 mg of theobromine per ounce; milk chocolate, 60 mg/oz; and up there near baking chocolate: semi-sweet chocolate with 260 mg/oz.

You might try using this to remember these chocolates from least to most toxic: What Happy Moose Says BAA? Or: White-Hot-Milk-Semi-Baked. If you have a better way to remember, contact us!

Knowing which chocolate is the most toxic is important, but leaves one wondering how much must be eaten to poison a dog. The list in this box should be helpful. Maybe you can clip it and post it on your refrigerator?


White chocolate: 200 ounces per pound of body weight. It takes 250 pounds of white chocolate to cause signs of poisoning in a 20-pound dog, 125 pounds for a 10-pound dog.
Milk chocolate: 1 ounce per pound of body weight. Approximately one pound of milk chocolate is poisonous to a 20-pound dog; one-half pound for a 10-pound dog. The average chocolate bar contains 2 to 3 ounces of milk chocolate. It would take 2-3 candy bars to poison a 10 pound dog. Semi-sweet chocolate has a similar toxic level.
Sweet cocoa: 0.3 ounces per pound of body weight. One-third of a pound of sweet cocoa is toxic to a 20-pound dog; 1/6 pound for a 10-pound dog.
Baking chocolate: 0.1 ounce per pound body weight. Two one-ounce squares of bakers' chocolate is toxic to a 20-pound dog; one ounce for a 10-pound dog.