My Dog happened to eat some of my daughters chocolate while I was gone....?

Question

It wasn't very much. It was one of those little santa clauses you get in your stocking during christmas. My daughter had half of it and my rat terrier happened to eat the last of it...She is not showing any signs of being sick. But I heard it can kill a dog. She is about 30 lbs. And ate a half of piece of the chocolate. Should I be worried? Cause I don't have money for a vet right now, just got done paying the last of my bills wont get paid again till the 5th. I am hoping she wont get too sick from it. Please help!

Answer 1

She should be fine. Here is some info on chocolate toxicity in dogs:



How Much Chocolate is Deadly for a Dog?

There is no set “toxic dose” when it comes to chocolate. There are certain factors that must be taken into consideration, including:



•The type of chocolate and its theobromine content;

•The size of the dog;

•The dog’s general health;

•Whether the dog’s stomach was empty at the time of consumption, and;

•The individual’s sensitivity to the toxin.

Generally speaking, there are a few basic formulas for determining what’s a toxic dose of chocolate.



Dr. Michael Levine, DVM, offered the following formula:



•Milk Chocolate: This type contains about 40 mgs. of theobromine per 1 oz. of chocolate.

•Semi-Sweet Chocolate: This type contains about 150 mgs. of theobromine per 1 oz. of chocolate.

•Dark Chocolate: This type contains about 400 mgs. of theobromine per 1 oz. of chocolate.

Following this formula, a toxic dose is 100 mgs. of chocolate per 1 kg. of body weight. Translated, this equates to the following formula:



How Much Chocolate is Deadly for a Dog?

There is no set “toxic dose” when it comes to chocolate. There are certain factors that must be taken into consideration, including:



•The type of chocolate and its theobromine content;

•The size of the dog;

•The dog’s general health;

•Whether the dog’s stomach was empty at the time of consumption, and;

•The individual’s sensitivity to the toxin.

Generally speaking, there are a few basic formulas for determining what’s a toxic dose of chocolate.



Dr. Michael Levine, DVM, offered the following formula:



•Milk Chocolate: This type contains about 40 mgs. of theobromine per 1 oz. of chocolate.

•Semi-Sweet Chocolate: This type contains about 150 mgs. of theobromine per 1 oz. of chocolate.

•Dark Chocolate: This type contains about 400 mgs. of theobromine per 1 oz. of chocolate.

Following this formula, a toxic dose is 100 mgs. of chocolate per 1 kg. of body weight. Translated, this equates to the following formula:



Wow at 30 pounds you have a large Rat Terrier. My Rat terrier is 19 pounds. I had always preferred large dogs until I got her. I am so glad she found her way into our home.



I am so glad to hear that your dog is ok.

Answer 2

Ok...So I know what I said was way too harsh. Sometimes people just have no money. So here is my new suggestion:



1. Take 25 dollars out of your next check and start an emergency savings account

2. Add 5 dollars everytime you get a paycheck.

3. Use this for emergencies; sickness, groceries, bills, vet visits.





It really is good to know you can afford a vet. I'm sorry for how I said the things I said. I just don't think you realize how many people come on and say things like what you said, and do absolutely nothing about it (which in essence you did nothing). So, next time something happens, even with that little ammount of chocolate, call an emergency vet or your "family" vet and ask what should be done. It's really not anything to be taken lightly.



Tell your daughter that I said sorry. My apology doesn't really matter, but I still meant what I said, even though I went a little too far in saying "get rid of the dog". I know that.

Answer 3

Some dogs can handle chocolate and some dogs can't. I knew a dog once that ate an entire pound of chocolate while his owners were out (they just got sloppy and didn't put it away properly). He had absolutely no reaction whatsoever. I've also known a dog whose owner gave her rocky road and brownies every so often and she was completely fine.



I can't tell you how long it usually takes before it begins making a dog sick because I don't know. All I can say is that your rat terrier might be one of those dogs that can just handle it.



I would at least call the vet's office and explain the situation to them and ask if there are any early signs of an adverse reaction that you can watch for. Then if you see any, you can figure out how to handle it.



Wish I had more info for you



Hope this helped a little

Answer 4

If the dogs stomach starts to appear larger than it normally is or if she seems uncomfortable or in pain, she needs to see a vet immediately, even if she is vomiting. This could be a condition known as bloat, which is when an animal's large intense becomes twisted around itself. Though this is rare in small dogs, it is still a possibility. The only cure for bloat is surgery, and if its not right away, it is fatal. So if your dog develops these symptoms you need to get them to a vet right away.



If she vomits and keeps vomiting, this is usually a good sign. She is getting the toxins out of her system. When she stops vomiting and does not appear to be in any discomfort, you should be in clear!

Answer 5

Don't worry! She'll be fine. A little chocolate won't kill her, especially since she's not a teacup dog. If it was a whole box of chocolates, then I'd be concerned. Also, depends on the type of chocolate, with dark choc. being the worst for dogs.

She'll be jumping up and down as if nothing ever happened, you'll see!

Answer 6

Large quantities can kill a dog, but half a chocolate bar isn't going to do any damage. Make sure he drinks lots of water, and you can feed him a slice or two of some bread to help wash it down and digest it. Just keep an eye on him, if he isn't showing signs of being sick now, it's probably no big deal!

Answer 7

I'm not sure with that type of dog, but my dog is a mutt and he acts like a vulture. If your dog starts throwing up or has diarrhea take it to the vet asap it could be a life or death matter. Next time but it up high or do something so she/he cant get it! Good Luck!

Answer 8

Chocolate can definitely be fatal to dogs, however, your dog is probably just fine. If you want, you can try to make your pup throw up by giving it a small amount of hydrogen peroxide.



I grew up with a beagle with about 100 lives apparently. He was always getting into chocolate (we even had to put child locks on our drawers and cabinets! CHILD LOCKS! For a beagle! So ridiculous.. but he's still alive somehow.

Answer 9

My golden retriever got into a box of chocolate doughnuts once and was completely fine :)



He's a big bum! Before that, he got into the garbage and ate a bunch of chocolate chip cookies. We called poison control and they helped us out (he was fine--I was told would have had to eat a whole lot of chocolate to affect him because he is so big).



I wouldn't worry, but you might reassure yourself by calling poison control.

Answer 10

It is true that if your dog eats to much Chocolate it can kill them. but in your case it seems like your dog did not eat too much. even though your dog is showing signs of sickness, maybe he/her just has a belly ache!

Answer 11

if it was a quality piece of dark chocolate with real cocoa you might be a concerned but there isn't much real cocoa in milk chocolate and that santa was likely mostly soybean oil and liquid cocoa and a mixture of other sugars....in short your dog will be just fine. offer her a bit of food to wash it down and relax, your bills will be paid!

Answer 12

She will be fine I am sure but If you are really concerned then CALL the vet that's free and you can get some professional advice!

Answer 13

She will probably be just fine. Call your vet and ask her/him if there is anything you should watch out for, though. Just in case.

Answer 14

itll be fine just as long as its not like a large slice of cake and it eats it a couple times, itll be fine no worries