{"id":15848,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:49","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats chocolate fudge?"},"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-chocolate-fudge\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_chocolate_fudge\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats chocolate fudge?\">What happens if a dog eats chocolate fudge?<\/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-chocolate-fudge\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#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><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-chocolate-fudge\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_fudge\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate chocolate fudge?\">What should I do if my dog ate chocolate fudge?<\/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-chocolate-fudge\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#Can_a_dog_be_fine_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Can a dog be fine after eating chocolate?\">Can a dog be fine after eating 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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#How_much_chocolate_for_a_dog_is_lethal\" title=\"How much chocolate for a dog is lethal?\">How much chocolate for a dog is lethal?<\/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-chocolate-fudge\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#Will_a_dog_immediately_die_if_it_eats_chocolate\" title=\"Will a dog immediately die if it eats chocolate?\">Will a dog immediately die if it eats chocolate?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#How_much_fudge_will_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How much fudge will kill a dog?\">How much fudge will kill a dog?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dog_at_home_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"How can I treat my dog at home after eating chocolate?\">How can I treat my dog at home after eating 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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#Will_my_dog_be_OK_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Will my dog be OK after eating chocolate?\">Will my dog 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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet after eating chocolate?\">When should I take my dog to the vet after eating chocolate?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#Can_chocolate_affect_dogs_days_later\" title=\"Can chocolate affect dogs days later?\">Can chocolate affect dogs days later?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#How_much_chocolate_is_poisonous_to_dogs\" title=\"How much chocolate is poisonous to dogs?\">How much chocolate is poisonous to dogs?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#Is_it_OK_if_my_dog_accidentally_eats_chocolate\" title=\"Is it OK if my dog accidentally eats chocolate?\">Is it OK if my dog accidentally eats chocolate?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#How_much_chocolate_will_hurt_a_50lb_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate will hurt a 50lb dog?\">How much chocolate will hurt a 50lb 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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#How_long_will_my_dog_be_sick_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"How long will my dog be sick after eating chocolate?\">How long will my 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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-chocolate-fudge\/#What_helps_a_dog_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"What helps a dog after eating chocolate?\">What helps a dog after eating chocolate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_chocolate_fudge\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats chocolate fudge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chocolate poisoning can cause severe symptoms and even death. In addition, high amounts of sugar and fats are unhealthy for dogs, and can cause pancreatitis which can be painful and even fatal. Call your vet if you think your dog has eaten fudge.<\/b><\/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=\"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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_chocolate_fudge\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate chocolate fudge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you think your dog has eaten chocolate, or they have any of these symptoms, <b>contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 or your veterinarian or emergency vet right away: Vomiting. Diarrhea. Increased body temperature.<\/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>6 to 12 hours<\/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=\"Can_a_dog_be_fine_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Can a dog be fine 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_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_for_a_dog_is_lethal\"><\/span>How much chocolate for a dog is lethal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cardiac symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur around <b>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 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>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=\"Will_a_dog_immediately_die_if_it_eats_chocolate\"><\/span>Will a dog immediately die if it eats 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_fudge_will_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How much fudge will kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the fudge consists of baker&#8217;s cocoa, the most potent type of chocolate, and a 4-pound dog eats more than 10 ounces of it, death is almost certainly imminent. That same amount of fudge eaten by a Neapolitan mastiff, however, would cause only mild stomach problems, if that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dog_at_home_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>How can I treat my dog at home after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6 to 12 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_OK_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Will my dog 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=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the ingestion was hours ago and severe symptoms are present, hospitalization and medical therapy are warranted. It&#8217;s important to call your veterinarian immediately if any symptoms occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chocolate_affect_dogs_days_later\"><\/span>Can chocolate affect dogs days later?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog ingests theobromine they may develop vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, increased heart rate, arrhythmias (abnormal heart beats) or even death. <b>The effects can develop within hours and can last for several days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_is_poisonous_to_dogs\"><\/span>How much chocolate is poisonous to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For milk chocolate, eating <b>more than half an ounce per pound of body weight may put your dog at risk for chocolate poisoning. For dark or semi-sweet chocolate, eating more than 0.13 ounces per pound of body weight may cause chocolate poisoning in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_if_my_dog_accidentally_eats_chocolate\"><\/span>Is it OK if my dog accidentally eats chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chocolate is toxic to dogs and could cause a medical emergency. Signs of chocolate poisoning usually appear within 6 to 12 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_will_hurt_a_50lb_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate will hurt a 50lb 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 ~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 <b>a one-ounce (28 gram) square of baker&#8217;s chocolate would cause symtoms in a 50- <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_my_dog_be_sick_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>How long will my 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=\"What_helps_a_dog_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>What helps a dog after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common way vets treat chocolate poisoning is to use <b>fluids and IV drugs, he says. For example, they&#8217;ll use a drug called apomorphine to force vomiting, stomach pumping to flush the stomach with fluids, and medicine called activated charcoal to prevent the chocolate from getting into your dog&#8217;s blood.<\/b><\/p>\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 chocolate fudge?Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?How much chocolate does it take to kill a dog?What should I do if my dog ate chocolate fudge?How long after eating chocolate will a dog get sick?How much chocolate will hurt a dog?Can a dog be fine after&#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":[],"class_list":["post-15848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15848"}],"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=15848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15848\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}