{"id":15491,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:30","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats Reese&#8217;s?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_Reeses\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats Reese&#8217;s?\">What happens if a dog eats Reese&#8217;s?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#Can_dogs_eat_Reeses_peanut_butter\" title=\"Can dogs eat Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?\">Can dogs eat Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#What_if_my_dog_eats_a_Reeses\" title=\"What if my dog eats a Reese&#8217;s?\">What if my dog eats a Reese&#8217;s?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#Can_a_dog_survive_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?\">Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#Can_dogs_have_Reeses_peanut_butter\" title=\"Can dogs have Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?\">Can dogs have Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#Does_Reeses_peanut_butter_contain_xylitol\" title=\"Does Reese&#8217;s peanut butter contain xylitol?\">Does Reese&#8217;s peanut butter contain xylitol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#Will_one_Reeses_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will one Reese&#8217;s hurt my dog?\">Will one Reese&#8217;s hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_Reeses_peanut_butter_Cup\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a Reese&#8217;s peanut butter Cup?\">What happens if a dog eats a Reese&#8217;s peanut butter Cup?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#How_long_will_a_dog_be_sick_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"How long will a dog be sick after eating chocolate?\">How long will a dog be sick after eating chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-reeses\/#How_much_chocolate_does_it_take_to_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate does it take to kill a dog?\">How much chocolate does it take to kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_Reeses\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats Reese&#8217;s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Science Behind Dogs Eating Chocolate Chocolate can cause <b>restlessness, vomiting and diarrhea at moderate doses. High doses can cause scary symptoms like heart arrhythmia and seizures. It may take up to 6 hours for your pup to show symptoms after their naughty indulgence. The type of chocolate is very important.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_Reeses_peanut_butter\"><\/span>Can dogs eat Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, dogs can eat peanut butter as long as it is fed in moderation and does not contain xylitol, so get out that pet-safe peanut butter jar and share the good news.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_eats_a_Reeses\"><\/span>What if my dog eats a Reese&#8217;s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>So, what do you do if your dog eats chocolate?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Remove your dog from the situation to prevent more ingestion of chocolate.  <\/li>\n<li>Estimate the quantity and type of chocolate consumed.  <\/li>\n<li>Call your local vet to assist in calculating how much your dog ingested.<\/li>\n<li>Use a chocolate calculator to assess your dog&#8217;s risk of toxicity.<\/li>\n<p>21 Dec 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_Reeses_peanut_butter\"><\/span>Can dogs have Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, dogs can eat peanut butter as long as it is fed in moderation and does not contain xylitol, so get out that pet-safe peanut butter jar and share the good news.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Reeses_peanut_butter_contain_xylitol\"><\/span>Does Reese&#8217;s peanut butter contain xylitol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Science Behind Dogs Eating Chocolate Chocolate can cause <b>restlessness, vomiting and diarrhea at moderate doses. High doses can cause scary symptoms like heart arrhythmia and seizures. It may take up to 6 hours for your pup to show symptoms after their naughty indulgence. The type of chocolate is very important.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_one_Reeses_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will one Reese&#8217;s hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One Reeces cup likely does not contain enough chocolate to cause toxicity based on her size. <b>It can, however, cause gastrointestinal upset or even a more serious condition known as pancreatitis. If she develops vomiting or diarrhea, then she should see her veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_Reeses_peanut_butter_Cup\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a Reese&#8217;s peanut butter Cup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The potential risk for chocolate toxicity would depend on the weight of your dog. <b>If your dog&#8217;s weight is more than 15 lbs the risk of toxicity will be none or very low. Monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, hyperactivity, rapid breathing or ataxia (wobbly gait) in the next 8-12 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_dog_be_sick_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>How long will a dog be sick after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of chocolate poisoning usually appear within 6 to 12 hours after your dog has eaten it, <b>may last up to 72 hours, and include the following: AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_does_it_take_to_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate does it take to kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to The Merck Veterinary Manual, 8th Edition Online, clinical signs of toxicity can occur with ingestion of <b>~0.04 oz (1.3 mg) of baker&#8217;s chocolate or 0.4 oz (13 mg) of milk chocolate per kilogram of body weight. This means that a one-ounce (28 gram) square of baker&#8217;s chocolate would cause symtoms in a 50- <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats Reese&#8217;s?Can dogs eat Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?What if my dog eats a Reese&#8217;s?Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?Can dogs have Reese&#8217;s peanut butter?Does Reese&#8217;s peanut butter contain xylitol?Will one Reese&#8217;s hurt my dog?What happens if a dog eats a Reese&#8217;s peanut butter Cup?How long will a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15491"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15491\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}