2006-10-09 07:22:06 · 28 answers · asked by steffieful 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
WHOAH. dont freak. you are getting some wives tale answers here. your dog will probably be fine. It is bakers chocolate, (the extremely dark, unsweetened kind) that is dangerous to dogs. I am hoping that your dog ate a single serving size bag and not a bulk bag. But still. Probably not in any immediate danger. Call your vet none the less but please, don't freak out. My Golden Retriever ate an entire easter basket, (with the half pound bunny) and was fine.
2006-10-09 07:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Matt W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! Get him to the vet now! You can give him some hydrogen peroxide to throw the candy up. Make him drink a capful....
My 15 lb. Jack russell ate TWO chocolate/peanut butter coffins last year and she was fine for about an hour..then started having seizures. She had to be at the vet for 2 days. Please take him now. Even if it does not affect him like it did my dog, it's better to be safe than sorry.
2006-10-09 07:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by jrgaskin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no chocolate and dogs myth, it's quite real. chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline. 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. 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 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.
2016-03-18 07:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog ate a 1 pound chocolate santa, and he was fine.
Call a vet for things to look out for.
2006-10-09 07:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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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2006-10-09 07:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You probably should call a local vet and ask, simply put, there is two things: CHOCOLATE & PEANUTS, which these, to my understanding, are not good for dogs (for that matter most pets). So call them and a receptionist should be able to give you more info.
2006-10-09 07:26:38 · answer #6 · answered by Brandon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when my 20 pound dog ate a box of chocolate mint girl scout cookies the vet said she was fine, then she ate half a chocolate bar and they said she was fine, no she cant have any at all so we have hardly any chocolate in the house, just in case she gets into it
2006-10-09 07:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by silver_wolf77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be ok, just keep an eye on him especally when "nature calls" my aunts 5 lb weiner dog ate a 5 lb bag of kisses and was fine its bakers chocolate
2006-10-09 07:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by s_ringler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, my 17 pound pug ate 12 HUGE homemade chocolate chip cookies and nothing happened to her... She didnt throw up or anything. But just keep an eye on him, but he should be fine.
2006-10-09 07:32:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk chocolate is mostly sugar. Talk with your vet and keep an eye on him for the signs and symptoms listed in an earlier post.
Good luck!
2006-10-09 07:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by PS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋