{"id":154981,"date":"2022-07-14T12:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:12","slug":"how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"How much chocolate can a dog eat before it gets sick?"},"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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_can_a_dog_eat_before_it_gets_sick\" title=\"How much chocolate can a dog eat before it gets sick?\">How much chocolate can a dog eat before it gets sick?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#Is_my_dog_gonna_be_OK_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Is my dog gonna be OK after eating chocolate?\">Is my dog gonna be OK after eating chocolate?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_will_make_a_dog_throw_up\" title=\"How much chocolate will make a dog throw up?\">How much chocolate will make a dog throw up?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_can_a_dog_ingest_before_getting_sick\" title=\"How much chocolate can a dog ingest before getting sick?\">How much chocolate can a dog ingest before getting sick?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_will_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate will hurt a dog?\">How much chocolate will hurt a dog?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_long_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate_will_they_be_OK\" title=\"How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be OK?\">How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be OK?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_little_bit_of_chocolate\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a little bit of chocolate?\">What happens if a dog eats a little bit of chocolate?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_long_does_chocolate_stay_in_a_dogs_system\" title=\"How long does chocolate stay in a dog&#8217;s system?\">How long does chocolate stay in a dog&#8217;s system?<\/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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#Should_I_induce_vomiting_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate\" title=\"Should I induce vomiting if my dog ate chocolate?\">Should I induce vomiting if my dog ate 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\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_throw_up_chocolate\" title=\"How do I make my dog throw up chocolate?\">How do I make my dog throw up chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_does_a_dog_have_to_eat_before_its_toxic\" title=\"How much chocolate does a dog have to eat before it&#8217;s toxic?\">How much chocolate does a dog have to eat before it&#8217;s toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_long_after_eating_chocolate_will_a_dog_get_sick\" title=\"How long after eating chocolate will a dog get sick?\">How long after eating chocolate will a dog get sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#Will_my_dog_be_okay_if_he_accidentally_ate_chocolate\" title=\"Will my dog be okay if he accidentally ate chocolate?\">Will my dog be okay if he accidentally ate chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_before_it_kills_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate before it kills a dog?\">How much chocolate before it kills a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#Can_one_piece_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can one piece of chocolate kill a dog?\">Can one piece of chocolate kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_can_kill_a_dog_chart\" title=\"How much chocolate can kill a dog chart?\">How much chocolate can kill a dog chart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_much_chocolate_can_kill_a_50_lb_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate can kill a 50 lb dog?\">How much chocolate can kill a 50 lb dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_chocolate_to_get_out_of_a_dogs_system\" title=\"How long does it take for chocolate to get out of a dog&#8217;s system?\">How long does it take for chocolate to get out of a dog&#8217;s system?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#How_long_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate_will_they_show_symptoms\" title=\"How long after a dog eats chocolate will they show symptoms?\">How long after a dog eats chocolate will they show symptoms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#What_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_but_seems_fine\" title=\"What if my dog ate chocolate but seems fine?\">What if my dog ate chocolate but seems fine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-can-a-dog-eat-before-it-gets-sick\/#What_should_I_give_my_dog_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"What should I give my dog after eating chocolate?\">What should I give my dog after eating chocolate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_a_dog_eat_before_it_gets_sick\"><\/span>How much chocolate can a dog eat before it gets sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dark Chocolate: Use a scale of <b>1.5 ounces per 10 pounds of body weight. Thats 3 ounces for a 20 pound dog. If theyve ingested that much or more, its time to call your vet. Milk Chocolate or Semi-sweet: A poisonous amount would be anything over 3.5 ounces- a standard size Hersheys bar- for a small 10 pound dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_gonna_be_OK_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Is my dog gonna be OK 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=\"How_much_chocolate_will_make_a_dog_throw_up\"><\/span>How much chocolate will make a dog throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Milk chocolate is more tolerable, as the amount of cocoa bean present in it is less than in dark chocolate, however any ingestion of <b>half an ounce per body weight could put your dog at risk for poisoning. Dark or semi-sweet chocolate is much more harmful, and more than 0.13 ounces per pound may cause poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_a_dog_ingest_before_getting_sick\"><\/span>How much chocolate can a dog ingest before getting sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dark Chocolate: Use a scale of <b>1.5 ounces per 10 pounds of body weight. Thats 3 ounces for a 20 pound dog. If theyve ingested that much or more, its time to call your vet. Milk Chocolate or Semi-sweet: A poisonous amount would be anything over 3.5 ounces- a standard size Hersheys bar- for a small 10 pound dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_will_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate will hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While this depends on the type of chocolate, it can take only <b>0.3 ounces of concentrated chocolate per pound of body weight to kill a dog. Milder types of chocolates vary from 0.5 to 2 ounces. This is because chocolates contain theobromine, which is a lethal chemical for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate_will_they_be_OK\"><\/span>How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be OK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does it take a dog to recover after eating chocolate? It can take <b>up to three days for a dog to recover from chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_little_bit_of_chocolate\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a little bit of chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what does this mean for your dog who ate a chocolate bar? It means they will feel nauseous and probably vomit, theyll have a high heart rate, diarrhea, show signs of hyperactivity and, if they consumed a high dose of methylxanthines, tremors, seizures and possibly death.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_chocolate_stay_in_a_dogs_system\"><\/span>How long does chocolate stay in a dog&#8217;s system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does it take a dog to recover after eating chocolate? It can take <b>up to three days for a dog to recover from chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_induce_vomiting_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate\"><\/span>Should I induce vomiting if my dog ate chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the animal has just been observed eating chocolate, <b>the veterinarian may choose to induce vomiting. If time has passed since the ingestion, the vet might administer activated charcoal to help prevent additional absorption of the theobromine into the puppys circulatory system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_throw_up_chocolate\"><\/span>How do I make my dog throw up chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Get 3% Hydrogen Peroxide<\/b> If your dog eats chocolate, the first thing you need to do is contact your veterinarian. It is likely that they will tell you to make the dog vomit to get the chocolate out of his digestive system. You can use 3% hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_does_a_dog_have_to_eat_before_its_toxic\"><\/span>How much chocolate does a dog have to eat before it&#8217;s toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cardiac symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur around 40 to 50 mg\/kg, and seizures occur at dosages greater than 60 mg\/kg. In simpler terms, that means a very concerning dose of chocolate is approximately <b>one ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_eating_chocolate_will_a_dog_get_sick\"><\/span>How long after eating chocolate will a dog get sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>six to 12 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_okay_if_he_accidentally_ate_chocolate\"><\/span>Will my dog be okay if he accidentally ate 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=\"How_much_chocolate_before_it_kills_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate before it kills a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Merck warns that deaths have been reported with theobromine doses as low as <b>115 milligrams per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. So 20 ounces of milk chocolate, 10 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, and just 2.25 ounces of baking chocolate could potentially kill a 22-pound dog, Fitzgerald says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_one_piece_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can one piece of chocolate kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog owners often ask how much chocolate can kill a dog. While there is no right or wrong answer to this, we know <b>dogs show symptoms of poisoning when they eat 20mg of theobromine (the toxic chemical in chocolate) for every kilogram they weigh. These symptoms become severe at 40 to 50mg per kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_kill_a_dog_chart\"><\/span>How much chocolate can kill a dog chart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Merck Veterinary Manual puts a lethal dose (for 50% of the canine population) at <b>250 and 500 mg of theobromine per kg of body weight but warns that deaths have been reported at dosages as low as 115 mg\/kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_kill_a_50_lb_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate can kill a 50 lb dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dose between 34.02-45 mg\/kg  Your pet may also suffer from tachyarrhythmia (possibly dangerous, rapid heartbeat). A dose between 45-55.01 mg\/kg  Will cause seizures and tremors. <b>A total dose larger than 55.01 mg\/kg  May kill your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_chocolate_to_get_out_of_a_dogs_system\"><\/span>How long does it take for chocolate to get out of a dog&#8217;s system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs reach peak serum (the non-cell part of blood) levels of caffeine after 30-60 minutes and eliminate half of an ingested dose in <b>4.5 hours, they dont reach peak serum levels of theobromine until after 10 hours and take 17.5 hours to eliminate half of it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate_will_they_show_symptoms\"><\/span>How long after a dog eats chocolate will they show symptoms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6 to 12 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_but_seems_fine\"><\/span>What if my dog ate chocolate but seems fine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs can eat chocolate and then appear perfectly fine. If a dog ingests chocolate and does not show clinical signs, <b>its simply because they did not ingest an amount of methlyzanthines [the active ingredients in caffeine] high enough to cross the toxic threshold, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_give_my_dog_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>What should I give my dog after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your dog <b>activated charcoal: Only give this or Endosorb at the advice of your vet and if you know that your dog has just eaten the chocolate and isnt yet exhibiting any serious signs of contamination. (The charcoal must come into contact with the contaminant in order for it to work).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much chocolate can a dog eat before it gets sick?Is my dog gonna be OK after eating chocolate?How much chocolate will make a dog throw up?How much chocolate can a dog ingest before getting sick?How much chocolate will hurt a dog?How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be OK?What&#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":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154981"}],"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=154981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154981\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}