Question:
Oh my god, my dog just got into my hersey's kisses I think she ate about 10 or 12? What should i do?
Lauren
2007-01-17 20:57:25 UTC
I left them on my desk, and she got into them. I found wrappers on the ground. Like 10 th 12. there the little hersey's kisses. But they have almonds in them so.... I'm freakin out. Can someone give me some imput please.
26 answers:
Chetco
2007-01-17 21:06:21 UTC
Give her one teaspoon of household hydrogen peroxide, to make her vomit. If she hasn't vomited in 5 minutes, give her another teaspoonful. This was advice from my own vet just last week.



the sooner you do it, the better. After she has vomited, encourage her to drink...In about 30 minutes later, offer her a snack of something she likes, as this will slow down the absorption of the remaining chocolate.



A few M&Ms killed my pug, so this isn't to be taken lightly, in spite of what others say.



Here is the info from a veterinary first aid site> The first-aid treatment for chocolate poisoning involves removing it from the body, quickly, before too much time passes and the theobromine has circulated, damaging the gastrointestinal tract in the process. The treatment includes:



* inducing vomiting, which removes, and then administering

* activated charcoal slurry, which absorbs.



The sooner this is done, the less the effects of the poison. That, in itself, explains the importance of dog owners having an emergency kit in their homes plus the knowledge for quick first-aid treatment.



To induce vomiting, Michelle Bamberger in Help! The Quick Guide to First Aid for Your Dog, Howell Bookhouse, New York 1993, recommends using three percent hydrogen peroxide, one-to-two teaspoons by mouth every 15 minutes until vomiting occurs. Alternatively, she suggests using Syrup of Ipecac. Use, she says, two to three teaspoons, only once.



You can get Syrup of Ipecac at almost any pharmacy. You do not need a prescription from your doctor. Syrup of Ipecac is inexpensive and will keep for several years if stored at room temperature.



After vomiting, Bamberger says to give the dog by mouth activated charcoal mixed with water to a slurry consistency. The dosage is 1 teaspoon for dogs who are less than 25 pounds and 2 teaspoons for dogs weighing more than 25 pounds. << http://www.dogownersdigest.com/news/library/chocolate-poisoning-dog-care.shtml
Mister SuperDuperSmartyPants
2007-01-17 21:09:03 UTC
She'll be just fine. Probably a little hyperactive for a few hours. Yes, I am aware that chocolate in large amounts is bad for dogs, but this is not enough to really hurt her.



I had a 40 pund dog eat a 2 pound bag of M&Ms once. He didn't even puke.



Man was I pissed after I paid the vet and everything, only to be told that he might get the runs. He didn't even do that.
D
2007-01-17 21:04:11 UTC
Call the vet and put her under survellance. Depending on how she reacts to them (every dog is different) she may need to go through Detox. I worked in a vet- a lab came in that ate only 1 dove chocolate and died. A toy poodle ate 12 chocolate chip cookies and was fine (other than a stomach ache for eating so much). A chocolate poisoned dog is not pretty, though if it is caught early enough, they can usually live through it with detox, fluids, and meds.
Dreamer
2007-01-17 21:17:45 UTC
Chocolate is only toxic in very large doses. Almonds are not toxic to dogs. Are you sure nobody else ate them? I've never heard of a dog unwrapping his candy first...



Give him lots of water and monitor him for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, etc. If she doesn't seem to be ill, she'll probably be fine. Also, milk chocolate like hershey's kisses is the least toxic type of chocolate, dark and bakers chocolate are worse. I think your dog will be okay, but take her to a vet if she is acting sickly.
Lindsay
2007-01-17 21:04:41 UTC
Get to a vet asap. They will most likely give her charcoal or something to make her sick. Google vets and look for a 24 hour vet near you. Call them before you leave to tell them what happened and you are coming. They may recommend something else to do right away like feeding her or givng her water. Either way def call the vet 1st befro you do anything else and hope for the best.
mykul4man
2007-01-17 21:31:28 UTC
I just spoke to my vet about this today! Induce vomiting immediately. For a small dog (under 10lbs) Pour 1-2 capfuls of hydrogen peroxide down your dogs throat. After 10 mins if the dog doesn't vomit, give another capful. You can also purchase syrup of ipecac at most pharmacies. CONTACT YOUR VET After vomiting make sure your dog gets plenty of fluids to flush them of the "poison" out of their system asap. For a food assist, feed your dog canned pumpkin because it has tons of fiber and it moves through the dogs track very quickly.
cagney
2007-01-17 21:05:23 UTC
call the er vet. they will probably have you give her some hydrogen peroxide to make her vomit up as much as she can before she absobs them. and they'll tell you what to watch for to know if you should bring her in or not. contact a vet asap. some dog's are fine and it was a pretty small amount. but some dog's aren't and you don't want to take that chance. call the vet and you'll feel better. good luck.
armiso
2016-10-07 12:06:29 UTC
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bravehearts baillie
2007-01-17 21:42:12 UTC
3 oz. of baking chocolate or 1.5 lbs of milk chocolate can kill a 20lb dog. Look for any signs of Dilated pupils, Restlessness, Rapid Heartbeat, Muscle Tremors, Vomiting, Seizures, or Coma.

Your dog needs to vomit followed by giving it activated charcoal, This can be difficult and messy I recommend you take her to the vet ASAP. If it's after hours go to emergency vet closest in your area. This is serious.
Brainiac
2007-01-17 21:00:52 UTC
Time to visit the emergency vet - chocolate is very toxic. Call first to see if you should do anything while on way.



Saw your additional comment - smaller is worse. Get your @ss off here and help your dog- NOW!
CountryGirl
2007-01-17 21:30:12 UTC
The previous answer about hydrogen peroxide is correct. My sisters poodle ate a whole box of Valentines chocolates, she called the vet and that's what they told her to do also.
slickcut
2007-01-17 21:13:18 UTC
Oh your dog will be fine,maybe will throw up some.My dog use to do that everytime I left him alone.He would get into my herseys choc.bars and unwrapped them ,I would come home and empty wrappers would be all over the floor and he never got sick....
HobbesMom
2007-01-17 21:07:48 UTC
Call your vet or emergency vet just to make sure they don't need you to rush her in tonight. It doesn't sound like it was enough to do too much harm, but chocolate can be poisonous to dogs.
Alisha H
2007-01-17 21:06:11 UTC
Go to the veterinarian. I heard that epicac will make the dog throw up, which will get the chocolate out of her system, but I don't know where you can get it, or if you have to go to the vet for it.
Kalinakona
2007-01-17 21:05:23 UTC
Watch her for a couple hours. If she starts to seem sick, take her to an emergency vet clinic. Often, dogs can overcome chocolate.
kikigurl@sbcglobal.net
2007-01-17 21:12:55 UTC
Take her to the vet if you go to About.com they say almonds and chocolate are bad for them a lot. Bye.
anonymous
2007-01-17 21:01:58 UTC
She should be fine but check with the vet, she might have a messy bathroom time, so be ready for that, and if she gets that you can give her a half of a childrends serving of immodium, i know it sounds bad but it helps. And also keep her very hydrated..leave lots of water out. But to be on the safe side you might wanna take her to the vet.cause chocolate is hard on their digestive system and isnt good for them but good luck
bradshaw
2007-01-18 05:02:52 UTC
oh man, go to the vet right NOW!



yes, i agree that chocolate is very toxic to dogs. if you don't get her to the vet immediately, she will be very ill and expect her to vomit a lot.



also, try giving her water with a teaspoon of sugar mixed in it..this will help her..trust me.
empresspekes
2007-01-17 21:03:58 UTC
You should watch her very closely. It's a 50/50 chance of her having problems from this.

Vomiting would be the first sign.
♥_mrs.smith
2007-01-17 21:08:14 UTC
you should probably call ur vet and give ur dog a lot of water. i'm not tryna scare u but i have read that dogs can die from ingesting small amt.s of chocolate. i don't really truly believe this tho cuz i have two german shepherds and they eat chocolate all the time. they love chocolate ice cream too, so.. i dunno. but call her vet and give her some water. good luck hon and don't panic cuz u'll just scare the dog!!
anonymous
2007-01-17 21:05:34 UTC
That's alot of choc for a small dog. Get her to the vet to get her stomach pumped.
Georgewasmyfavorite
2007-01-17 21:05:26 UTC
Watch her closely, call your vet. Our black lab puppy once ate a box of chocolates and nothing happened.
anonymous
2007-01-17 21:00:49 UTC
Call the vet now.
To Be Free
2007-01-17 21:08:06 UTC
Your dog is fine. Quit freaking out. It's toxic, but not that toxic.
anonymous
2007-01-17 21:01:28 UTC
Call the er vet and ask him if she will be okay. It probably isn't enough to hurt her but better check.
~*common sense*~
2007-01-17 21:08:28 UTC
watch her ... if she starts getting sick or acting ill - then yes you would need to go to the vet...


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