What happens when a small dog eats chocolate?

Question

My shih tzu (about 2 feet long) chust ate a little bit of a brownie.

Answer 1

should be fine

Answer 2

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A DOG BE GIVEN CHOCOLATE!!!!

That being said, a small bit of chocolate will have little (if any)noticeable effect.

But beware!!! Four ounces of pure unsweetened chcolate can kill a medium sized dog!!!

There is a chemical in chocolate called bromine which dogs cannot metabolize and can have serious effects on a dogs health.

An accidental ingestion of a small amount of milk chocolate may not pose any serious threat to a dog but as the old saying goes: "A word to the wise...."

Answer 3

Hi!! Actually chocolate in a very small amount shouldn't cause a problem. But try to be careful not to let your dog get anymore because large amounts of chocolate can cause death in a dog. Keep an eye on your dog and if he starts acting funny (like laying around, not eating or drinking) take him to a vet right away. Good Luck

Answer 4

Most dog owners are now aware that chocolate has the capacity to seriously harm or even kill our greedy, canine pals. Many vets experience calls from dog owners who are panic sticken because their pet has eaten a bar of chocolate by mistake or somebody has given their dog some chocolate without realsiing the potential harm it can do.

So, let's get straight to the point. Can chocolate kill dogs?

The short answer is yes. Chocolate can indeed cause a dog to die if ingested in enough quantitiy.

A single, shop purchased bar of chocolate is not going to kill your dog. It's unlikely it would even harm the dog in any great deal so let's not get too anxious.


Your dog has to ingest quite a bit of chocolate to feel any negative effects. It is the caffeine and bromethalin in chocolate that is poisonous to your dog. Dark baker's chocolate is most toxic to your dog since it contains a high amount of caffeine and bromethalin. Milk chocolate and white chocolate have lower amounts of caffeine.

Whilst chocolate has its fatally poisonous qualities when eaten by dogs, it's by no means one of the biggest toxic dangers in your home.

Answer 5

relies upon on how vast it became into.... if it became into quite plenty then you definately could desire to computer screen for behaviour modifications on your dogs, jointly with: Hyper excitability Hyper irritability extra advantageous heart fee Restlessness extra advantageous urination Muscle tremors Vomiting Diarrhea If he starts off appearing surprisingly the chocolate ought to be making him unwell. each and every so often, if the dogs isn't dealt with via a vet, chocolate can kill dogs. chocolate contains theobromine it extremely is poisonous to dogs in adequate parts. As you dogs is incredibly small, if he has eaten a honest volume of chocolate you will could desire to ring your vet for advice.

Answer 6

Your shih tzu should be all right. Undiluted chocolate, as found in chocolate bars, is the worst culprit. Be aware that chocolate is toxic to dogs. Keep it out of reach.

Answer 7

They say 1 oz of chocolate will kill a dog.

Answer 8

I'm sure your dog will be fine.
Just make sure you don't give her chocolate all the time or a lot of it. They can get very sick.

Answer 9

little bit of chocolate once in away won`t hurt the dog, but still it is bad for dogs if they get to much of it.

Answer 10

A little bit of brownie is fine. No chocolate bars or caffeine of any kind. They can have a heart attack.

Answer 11

when a small dog eats chocolate they stomack might hirt and they will probaly have gas.or maybe the dog will get worms.