what will happen if i give my dog chocolate?

Answer 1

^^^ look no further

Answer 2

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 3

A small dog and it depends on the amount of chocolate that was ate, for a larger dog but yes it is deadly to dogs.

Answer 4

Depends on the size of the dog & the amount of chocolate... so it will range from seriously ill to death.

Not exactly a game you should play with your dogs life.

Answer 5

I'm not sure what happens, but I have heard chocolate contains a substance that's bad for dogs. I just avoid giving it to my pups. If you want to give your doggy a treat, I recommend fresh vegetables (like carrots), some cooked chicken or those puppy treats sold everywhere.

Answer 6

This is what can happen to your dog if you give it to him.
Signs:
Vomiting
diarrhea
panting
hyperactivity
restlessness
ataxia
muscle tremors.increased or decreased heart rate, irregular heart rhythm,increased body temperature.Seizures,coma or death may occur.Less frequent symptoms include adbominal pain and blood in urine.
Symptoms occur with the ingestion of 45mg per pound of body weight.
Caffeine is toxic is at about 63 mg perpuond of body weight.
It is theobromine that is toxic to animals and it is the same way with cats.Peteducation.com has a list of foods to avoid and that are toxic to cats and dogs. On their search bar just put in "Foods to Avoid" then it will show all the foods that are toxic to cats and dogs.
I hope this will help.

Answer 7

It can kill a dog. Don't feed the dog any chocolate!

Answer 8

Hi There,
If you give your dog chocolate (human) it could turn out to be fatal, so please don't. there are plenty of doggy chocolate drops on the market so use them instead. if your dog has already eaten some human chocolate, I would take him/her to the vet,for a check-up, to be on the safe side.

Answer 9

It will shut down his kidneys. Chocolate is a posion to dogs and cats! Look it up on google.com

Answer 10

It could die...chocolate is a no-no for dogs. So is fruit and onions.

Answer 11

DO NOT GIVE YOUR DOG CHOCOLATE OR GRAPES/RAISENS. these can kill your dog, dont worry if it was only a little bit but still dont do it, try to give your dog only dog food. not only because it can be dangerous but your dog can get habbits from you giving it food.