{"id":15671,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:39","slug":"how-much-chocolate-milk-will-hurt-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How much chocolate milk will hurt a dog?"},"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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#How_much_chocolate_milk_will_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate milk will hurt a dog?\">How much chocolate milk 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_if_my_dog_drinks_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What if my dog drinks chocolate milk?\">What if my dog drinks chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#Can_chocolate_milk_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Can chocolate milk hurt my dog?\">Can chocolate milk hurt my dog?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks chocolate milk?\">What happens if a dog licks chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#How_much_chocolate_milk_can_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate milk can kill a dog?\">How much chocolate milk can kill 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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats chocolate milk?\">What happens if my dog eats chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#How_much_milk_chocolate_can_a_dog_eat_without_dying\" title=\"How much milk chocolate can a dog eat without dying?\">How much milk chocolate can a dog eat without dying?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#Can_chocolate_milk_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can chocolate milk hurt a dog?\">Can chocolate milk hurt a dog?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_milk_chocolate_to_affect_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for milk chocolate to affect a dog?\">How long does it take for milk chocolate to affect a dog?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_drinks_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What happens if my dog drinks chocolate milk?\">What happens if my dog drinks chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#Can_dogs_lick_chocolate_milk\" title=\"Can dogs lick chocolate milk?\">Can dogs lick chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#Will_my_dog_die_if_he_licked_chocolate\" title=\"Will my dog die if he licked chocolate?\">Will my dog die if he licked chocolate?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_milk\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks milk?\">What happens if a dog licks milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate chocolate milk?\">What should I do if my dog ate chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_drank_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What should I do if my dog drank chocolate milk?\">What should I do if my dog drank chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#Will_my_dog_be_OK_if_he_ate_milk_chocolate\" title=\"Will my dog be OK if he ate milk chocolate?\">Will my dog be OK if he ate milk chocolate?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#How_much_milk_chocolate_will_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"How much milk chocolate will hurt a dog?\">How much milk 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#How_quickly_will_chocolate_affect_a_dog\" title=\"How quickly will chocolate affect a dog?\">How quickly will chocolate affect a dog?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_drinks_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What should I do if my dog drinks chocolate milk?\">What should I do if my dog drinks chocolate milk?<\/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-milk-will-hurt-a-dog\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_drink_chocolate_milk\" title=\"What happens if my dog drink chocolate milk?\">What happens if my dog drink chocolate milk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_milk_will_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate milk will hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_drinks_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What if my dog drinks chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not give your dog chocolate milk. Chocolate contains methylxanthines (like caffeine) that are toxic to dogs. In addition, many adult dogs are lactose intolerant and will have difficulty digesting milk leading to gas and general discomfort. If your dog has consumed chocolate milk, call your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chocolate_milk_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Can chocolate milk hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Merck warns that deaths have been reported with theobromine doses as low as 115 milligrams per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. So <b>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=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog does get into the chocolate milk, monitor your pet for signs of distress and seek medical assistance. These signs may appear within 12 to 30 hours of the consumption. Signs of poisoning will include: <b>Vomiting and diarrhea<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_milk_can_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate milk can kill 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 115 milligrams per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. So <b>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=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate contains methylxanthines (like caffeine) that are toxic to dogs. In addition, many adult dogs are <b>lactose intolerant and will have difficulty digesting milk leading to gas and general discomfort. If your dog has consumed chocolate milk, call your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_milk_chocolate_can_a_dog_eat_without_dying\"><\/span>How much milk chocolate can a dog eat without dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, consuming <b>1 to 2 ounces of chocolate can kill dogs, while other kinds of chocolate only take 0.3 ounces to become deadly. When dogs can&#8217;t break up theobromine quickly, the chemical will enter the bloodstream to speed up heart rate and attack the nervous system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chocolate_milk_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can chocolate milk hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_milk_chocolate_to_affect_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for milk chocolate to affect a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not give your dog chocolate milk. Chocolate contains methylxanthines (like caffeine) that are toxic to dogs. In addition, many adult dogs are lactose intolerant and will have difficulty digesting milk leading to gas and general discomfort. If your dog has consumed chocolate milk, call your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_drinks_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What happens if my dog drinks chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lick_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>Can dogs lick chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not give your dog chocolate milk. Chocolate contains methylxanthines (like caffeine) that are toxic to dogs. In addition, many adult dogs are lactose intolerant and will have difficulty digesting milk leading to gas and general discomfort. If your dog has consumed chocolate milk, call your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_die_if_he_licked_chocolate\"><\/span>Will my dog die if he licked chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_milk\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks milk?<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=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/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><b>call your vet.<\/b><b>If your dog has had chocolate milk, watch for these symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Seizures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_drank_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog drank chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_OK_if_he_ate_milk_chocolate\"><\/span>Will my dog be OK if he ate milk chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not give your dog chocolate milk. Chocolate contains methylxanthines (like caffeine) that are toxic to dogs. In addition, many adult dogs are lactose intolerant and will have difficulty digesting milk leading to gas and general discomfort. If your dog has consumed chocolate milk, <b>call your vet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_milk_chocolate_will_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>How much milk chocolate will hurt a dog?<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_quickly_will_chocolate_affect_a_dog\"><\/span>How quickly will chocolate affect a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, chocolate is toxic to dogs. While rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion can result in significant illness. Chocolate is toxic because it contains a chemical called theobromine, as well as caffeine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_drinks_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog drinks chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of chocolate poisoning will <b>usually show within six to 12 hours, but could appear within one hour. If you know your dog has eaten chocolate, act immediately and don&#8217;t wait for the signs to appear. We always recommend seeking veterinary advice if you have any concerns about the health of your pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_drink_chocolate_milk\"><\/span>What happens if my dog drink chocolate milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s the dose that makes the poison! Pets that ingest a few MMs or 1-2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning. For milk chocolate, any ingestion of <b>more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight may put dogs at risk for chocolate poisoning.<\/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 milk will hurt a dog?What if my dog drinks chocolate milk?Can chocolate milk hurt my dog?What happens if a dog licks chocolate milk?How much chocolate milk can kill a dog?What happens if my dog eats chocolate milk?How much milk chocolate can a dog eat without dying?Can chocolate milk hurt&#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\/15671"}],"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=15671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15671\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}