My dog got ahold of alittle bit of chocolate. Does anyone know how much is harmful and what it does if a dog ingests it?
2007-01-10 03:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by xquis81 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is 40 pounds and only got a morsel or 2 of semi sweet chocolate
2007-01-10 04:24:31 · update #1
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.
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.
2007-01-10 03:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
white chocolate is almost fine for dogs, dark chocolate, in certain doses, can kill them. depending on the dog, the chocolate, and the amount, will determine how much it can hurt it. it raises their heart rate and blood pressure, and can give them a heart attack. if it's a small dog, and it gets a hold of a half a dark chocolate bar, then chances are, it will hurt it, take i to the vet.
if it was a milk chocolate bar, and it's a medium sized dog, and it only got a little, then it will probably be fine. if you're concerned, then call your vet and see if they think it should have it's stomach pumped.
good luck!!
2007-01-10 03:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the size of the dog and how much it ate
generally 1 ounce is enough to kill a 15 pound dog, 2 for a 30, etc
2007-01-10 03:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sm@rtAs$ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure you don't drop chocolate on the floor, or leave any where your dog can get at it. Chocolate can be hazardous and even deadly to a dog. ^^
take care of your dog.. ^^
2007-01-10 09:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by barney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog ate an entire solid chocolate bunny at easter time! oh he was one sick pup! had to stay in hosp with IV and antibiotics.he wieghs about 30 lbs btw.
if your doggie just ate a little...he will probably be A-ok.just keep an eye on him for a couple days. :)
2007-01-10 03:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by dali333 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if it's just a bit, don't worry, he'll be fine!
sugar and chocolate can harm dogs if they eat it frecuently along their lifes,....or if they have tons of it in the same day, but don't worry for a bit.
2007-01-10 03:48:04 · answer #6 · answered by inacoupleofminutes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our miniature dachshund ate a 1lb hershey candy bar and suffered no ill effects.
unless its bakers chocolate, you have no worries.
if it was, you should take the dog in if you know how much it consumed and it was more than just a tiny bit.
2007-01-10 03:46:19 · answer #7 · answered by Lane 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have heard that chocolate is toxic to dogs.
2007-01-10 03:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by reallyfedup 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont give it to her everyday--maybe once a month wont hurt---but you better ask your VET
2007-01-10 05:05:33 · answer #9 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is not the choc. it is the co-co in the choc.
2007-01-10 03:42:03 · answer #10 · answered by wondering 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋