Chocolate Dog Poisonous"Chocolate dog poisonous happens because chocolate contains 2 canine toxins. Treatment is needed immediately and includes fluids, vomiting and charcoal depending on the amount and type of chocolate consumed." Chocolate is poisonous to dogs is because of chemicals that are in the chocolate called theobromine and caffeine. Unsweetened chocolate used for baking contains 10x the toxins of milk chocolate. Can a Dog Eat White Chocolate?Your dog can eat white chocolate and cocoa butter since both have little or no toxins.Chocolate Dog Poisonous AmountsChocolate starts to be toxic to dogs at levels indicated below. Remember that this table is for unsweetened chocolate, for milk chocolate a dog can tolerate 10x the amount without severe symptoms. Check with your veterinarian:
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| Dog Weight In Pounds | Chocolate Squares | Ounces of Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 40 | 2 | 2 |
| 80 | 4 | 4 |
For example if your 80 pound dog eats half a chocolate cake she will probably experience diarrhea and vomitng.
Symptoms if Dog Eats Chocolate
If you dog eats a little chocolate common symptoms are:- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- Tremors
Dogs that eat a large amount of chocolate can experience more severe symptoms:
- Heart arrhythmias
- Seizures
What to do if Dog Eats Chocolate
Call your veterinarian immediately if your dog eats chocolate. Describe the type of chocolate he might of ate (dark, unsweetened, milk chocolate, semi-sweet) and the amount. Give your veterinarian or emergency veterinary center the weight of your dog.Your veterinarian will use charcoal to absorb the toxin and possibly induce vomiting. Intravenous fluids may be administered to help clear the toxins from the bloodstream. Any symptoms will also be treated.
Source
Brevitz, Betsy DVMHound Health Handbook
The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats
Prevention Magazine
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