1 is 20 lbs and the other is 8 lbs, together they ate a 1 ounce chocolate soldier...is that deadly?
2006-11-29 12:36:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It was milk chocolate.
2006-11-29 12:36:59 · update #1
Yes it is true chocolate can kill dogs. The reason is chocolate contains a Xanthine compound, Theobromine,Caffeine & Theophylline which are all poisonous to dogs. While you can feed your dog chocolate every once in awhile, it is not recommended as these compounds cannot be processed out of the dogs system and if the levels become too high the dog will become very ill and this can eventually lead to death. However small amounts of chocolate will not kill a dog, most times it wont even make the dog sick until the chemical levels have been recahed. The 20 lb dog should be fine. The 8 lb dog however may act ill if this is the case provide ample amounts of fresh water and he shoudl begin feeling better after a few days. But more then likely he will not be too adversly affected, unless he ate more of the chocolate than the other dog did, in which case he should be checked out by a vet as soon as he begins to act ill.
2006-11-29 12:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the amount they weigh more than likely it's not deadly to them, just very very unhealthy for them. I feel your pain though, because I have one myself that just got into the Christmas candy and ate the foil and all. It can give them stomach aches and make them throw up, and it can also make them have the diahrea, but unless they start doing that and do it for longer than a few days, you really shouldn't be to worried. Just try to make sure that they don't eat chocolate frequently, because after a while, it can cause them harm. Good luck, and I hope your babies feel better.
2006-11-29 12:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by stacijo531 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally dogs only get sick when they eat a very large amount for chocolate. One ounce doesn't do anything. If it was a whole chocolate rabbit or of the same amount, watch them in case they get sick.
2006-11-29 12:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Monkeh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep an eye on them. I had a miniture schnauzer eat a half pan of brownies once, we put her in her port a kennel to keep her heart rate as low as possible. An ounce shouldn't kill them, but it is a good idea to make sure it doesn't happen again.
2006-11-29 13:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by berningme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i have a 9mon cocker spaniel....The other day he ate a whole box of Fannie Mae pixies. I called the vet they told me to make him vomit. It's 5 parts water to 1 part peroxide. They should be ok like myself just be careful because it can be deadly.
2006-11-29 12:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my boxer ate chocolate all the time and lived for 11 years. i don't think its as bad as they say i wouldn't go overboard with it but a tiny bit wont hurt.
2006-11-29 16:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by d_aki_wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep and eye them because dogs are not aloud to have chocolate.Why?My vet told me because the dogs tend to use the bathroom more and get and upset tummy ace.
2006-11-29 12:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
milk chocolate is ok it's the baking type that's bad for them
2006-11-29 12:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by beanfartin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't kill them but chocolate is really not good for them you must know this our you would not worry about this they might get a little sick from it but it won't kill them.
2006-11-29 12:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by fonda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not deadly to them it will just make them a little sick.
2006-11-29 12:48:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋