What should I do if my puppy eats chocolate?

What should I do if my puppy eats chocolate?

If you believe your dog ate chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately or call the Pet Poison Helpline (855-213-6680) for advice.

Is chocolate bad for puppies?

Chocolate is poisonous to dogs mostly because of its theobromine content, which dogs are unable to metabolize effectively. If your dog eats chocolate, you should monitor them closely and seek veterinary attention if they show any symptoms, or if they are very young, pregnant or have other health concerns.

Can one chocolate bar kill a dog?

It will take just one ounce per pound of body weight of your dog to deadly poison it. One pound of milk chocolate is poisonous enough for 20 pound dog. While half pound is enough for a 10 pound dog. From our study, we found that the average chocolate bar found in the market contains 2/3 ounces of milk chocolate.

Will a Hershey kiss kill a dog?

Dogs dying from a theobromine overdose perish due to a combination of heart problems and respiratory failure. A single Hershey’s Kiss contains 8 milligrams of theobromine — your tiny Yorkshire would need to consume well over 100 milk chocolate kisses before nearing death’s door, an unlikely scenario.

How many chocolate chip cookies can kill a dog?

How much chocolate can kill a dog? Just 0.3 ounces per pound body weight can be deadly. 1/3 pound can be poisonous for a 20 pound dog and 1/6 pound for a 10 pound dog.

What is in chocolate that poisons dogs?

Chocolate is toxic because it contains a chemical called theobromine, as well as caffeine. Theobromine is the main toxin in chocolate and is very similar to caffeine. Dogs cannot metabolize theobromine and caffeine as well as people can.

How long will a dog live after eating chocolate?

In most cases, signs of chocolate poisoning show up approximately 6 to 12 hours after your dog has eaten the chocolate. Symptoms may last for as long as 72 hours, so it is important you are there to monitor your pup’s behavior.