what should i do if my dog has eaten half a bar of choclate?

Question

The choclate bar was a snickers

Answer 1

Theobromine in chocolate is what cause toxicity in dogs, and lethal quantities are determined by weight, a lethal dose of chocolate is usually 250-500 mg per kg of body weight but can vary in dogs. in the average chocolate bar there's 44-66 mg of theobromine per ounce

The first signs of poisoning are vomiting and diarrhoea, increased urination, lethargy and depression, and muscle tremors. This can progress to cardiac arrhythmia's and seizures leading to death. Though most symptoms will begin to appear within two hours it can take as long as twenty four hours for symptoms to appear and up to three days for recovery. theobromine metabolises slowly in dogs symptoms may occur slowly

Try giving the poisons hot line a call and see what a lethal dose for dogs is in a snickers bar, and how much could actually harm the dog. i recommend calling the vet also to see if they can help you with the situation. or even taking Ur dog in.

and if your dog presents with any of the symptoms don't think twice take he/she to a vet clinic or emergency centre straight away. theobromine is toxic usually lethal in excess but effects dogs in different ways and depending on the chocolate and concentration of theobromine content just a small amount can be fatal.

Its better to be safe than sorry

Hope all goes well, and hopefully Ive helped

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Answer 2

Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets. Chocolate, macadamia nuts and onions are good examples. Each of these foods contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for dogs, these same chemicals can be deadly. Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. When affected by an overdose of chocolate, a dog can become excited and hyperactive. Due to the diuretic effect, it may pass large volumes of urine and it will be unusually thirsty. Vomiting and diarrhoea are also common. The effect of theobromine on the heart is the most dangerous effect. Theobromine will either increase the dog’s heart rate or may cause the heart to beat irregularly. Death is quite possible, especially with exercise.

Answer 3

Airhockey is right. It depends on the size of your dog, the type of chocolate eaten and the amount eaten. Even if your dog only eats a little of it now and is ok in the end, be very careful. When a dog eats chocolate, he gains a taste for it, and sometimes (depending on the dog) will do anything to get it again. Make sure that you keep all chocolate securely locked up away from your dog from now on. I hope he/she turns out ok!

"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."

Answer 4

How big is your dog? A large dog should be okay. Some dogs might get diarhhea and then be okay. Chocolate is bad for dogs but won't usually harm them in a small amount compared to size unless it is BAKER's CHOCOLATE. That is highly toxic to dogs.
I had a german shepherd dog that ate a whole bag of miniature chocolates, wrappers and all. She was fine. The vet said she may get some diarrhea but should be okay, just watch her. He would have been more worried had it been a little dog eating that big bag.

Answer 5

My dog got very sick and was hospitalized with an IV over a weekend because she ate a small piece of pop-tart. She is a very small dog. On the other hand my friends dog ate a whole chocolate cake and nothing happened to her(pit bull). Just keep an eye on your dog and if he/she starts throwing up and getting the runs you may need to see the vet.

Answer 6

Chocolate is toxic to dogs.

Your best best is to take her to the vet's or an emergency clinic right away.

If you can't, watch for signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, the eyes moving back and forth, lethargy, excitedness, shaking, or stumbling.

If he presents any of those signs, definitely get him to a veterinarian.

And to a previous answer, do no stick your finger down your dog's throat in attempt to make him vomit.

PS. It's not an allergic reaction to chocolate that dogs have, it's actually toxic to them so extra food and water will not do the trick.

Answer 7

There is not much you can do. Choclate is bad for dogs, but as long as he doesn't eat it on a regular basis he'll be fine, half a snickers may give him a belly ache but that's all

Answer 8

Not *all* dogs are allergic to chocolate---also, if he's a fairly big dog, even if he does have a chocolate allergy, chances are half a snickers bar isn't too much and he'll be fine.
Encourage him to drink water right now and even feed him some extra food if you want to speed up his digestive system and get it passed through his system quicker.

Answer 9

Don't worry too much. Just keep an eye on your dog and expect him to probably have a little diahrea (if he isn't used to getting chocolate, the food change will throw him off a little). Cooking chocolate is far more dangerous to dogs than milk chocolate. Just keep an eye on your dog, he should be fine. Best of luck!

Answer 10

NEVER give the dog a Chocolate! Just watch your dog, if sick or have to go to bathroom.. Your dog will be fine. Dont bring dog to Vet or emergency.