{"id":163225,"date":"2022-07-14T12:25:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:25:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:25:02","slug":"should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I induce vomiting after dog ate chocolate?"},"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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#Should_I_induce_vomiting_after_dog_ate_chocolate\" title=\"Should I induce vomiting after dog ate chocolate?\">Should I induce vomiting after dog ate chocolate?<\/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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_throw_up\" title=\"How do I make my dog throw up?\">How do I make my dog throw up?<\/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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_sick_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating chocolate?\">How long does it take for a dog to get 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_vomit_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"How do I make my dog vomit after eating chocolate?\">How do I make my dog vomit after eating chocolate?<\/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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#Is_it_good_that_my_dog_threw_up_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Is it good that my dog threw up after eating chocolate?\">Is it good that my dog threw up 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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#Should_I_give_my_dog_peroxide_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Should I give my dog peroxide after eating chocolate?\">Should I give my dog peroxide 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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_can_we_get_a_dog_to_throw_up\" title=\"How can we get a dog to throw up?\">How can we get a dog to throw up?<\/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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_long_will_my_dog_throw_up_after_hydrogen_peroxide\" title=\"How long will my dog throw up after hydrogen peroxide?\">How long will my dog throw up after hydrogen peroxide?<\/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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_ok_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is ok after eating chocolate?\">How do I know if my dog is 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_much_chocolate_is_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"How much chocolate is toxic to dogs?\">How much chocolate is toxic to dogs?<\/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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#Will_my_dog_be_okay_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Will my dog be okay after eating chocolate?\">Will my dog be okay 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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#What_do_vets_do_if_dogs_eat_chocolate\" title=\"What do vets do if dogs eat chocolate?\">What do vets do if dogs eat 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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_after_she_ate_chocolate\" title=\"What can I give my dog after she ate chocolate?\">What can I give my dog after she ate 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\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_do_you_flush_chocolate_out_of_a_dogs_system\" title=\"How do you flush chocolate out of a dog&#8217;s system?\">How do you flush chocolate 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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#What_do_you_do_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate\" title=\"What do you do after a dog eats chocolate?\">What do you do after a dog eats chocolate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-induce-vomiting-after-dog-ate-chocolate-2\/#How_long_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate_can_you_induce_vomiting\" title=\"How long after a dog eats chocolate can you induce vomiting?\">How long after a dog eats chocolate can you induce vomiting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_induce_vomiting_after_dog_ate_chocolate\"><\/span>Should I induce vomiting after dog ate chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet consumed the chocolate less than two hours ago, <b>your veterinarian may induce vomiting and give him several doses of activated charcoal, which works to move the toxins out of the body without being absorbed into the bloodstream.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_throw_up\"><\/span>How do I make my dog throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, something every dog owner should keep on hand, is the most effective and safest way to induce vomiting in dogs. Give one teaspoon per every 10 pounds of body weight. Open your dogs mouth and drop in the solution before massaging his throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_sick_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>six to 12 hours<\/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>Is chocolate toxic to dogs? <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=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_vomit_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>How do I make my dog vomit after eating 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_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=\"Is_it_good_that_my_dog_threw_up_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Is it good that my dog threw up after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clinical signs depend on the amount and type of chocolate ingested. <b>For many dogs, the most common clinical signs are vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, panting or restlessness, excessive urination, and racing heart rate. In severe cases, symptoms can include muscle tremors, seizures, and heart failure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_give_my_dog_peroxide_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Should I give my dog peroxide after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed your dog a small meal. Having something in her belly will make it easier to induce vomiting and will absorb some of the toxins before vomiting. <b>Give your dog 3% hydrogen peroxide, one to two teaspoons for every ten pounds of weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_get_a_dog_to_throw_up\"><\/span>How can we get a dog to throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Make sure you have a 3-percent hydrogen peroxide solution. Higher concentrations are toxic and can cause serious damage. Administer the proper amount: the suggested dosage is 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds of the dog&#8217;s body weight by mouth, with a maximum dose of 3 tablespoons for dogs who weigh more than 45 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_my_dog_throw_up_after_hydrogen_peroxide\"><\/span>How long will my dog throw up after hydrogen peroxide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_ok_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is ok after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <b>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_is_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>How much chocolate is toxic to dogs?<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. That&#8217;s 3 ounces for a 20 pound dog. If they&#8217;ve ingested that much or more, it&#8217;s time to call your vet. Milk Chocolate or Semi-sweet: A poisonous amount would be anything over 3.5 ounces- a standard size Hershey&#8217;s bar- for a small 10 pound dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_okay_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Will my dog be okay after eating 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=\"What_do_vets_do_if_dogs_eat_chocolate\"><\/span>What do vets do if dogs eat chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it&#8217;s within a few hours of your dog eating the chocolate, the vet might ask you to <b>bring them in so that the vet can induce vomiting. Usually, a vet will give a dog medicine to make them throw up and will also pump your dog&#8217;s stomach.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_after_she_ate_chocolate\"><\/span>What can I give my dog after she ate chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet consumed the chocolate less than two hours ago, <b>your veterinarian may induce vomiting and give him several doses of activated charcoal, which works to move the toxins out of the body without being absorbed into the bloodstream.<\/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 don&#8217;t 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>it&#8217;s 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=\"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>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 <b>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_do_you_flush_chocolate_out_of_a_dogs_system\"><\/span>How do you flush chocolate out of a dog&#8217;s system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet consumed the chocolate less than two hours ago, <b>your veterinarian may induce vomiting and give him several doses of activated charcoal, which works to move the toxins out of the body without being absorbed into the bloodstream.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate\"><\/span>What do you do after a dog eats chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s always best to err on the side of caution. If you know your dog ate some chocolate, you should <b>call your vet. If you don&#8217;t have a vet or if the vet is closed, you can call the 24\/7 Pet Poison helpline at 855-764-7661.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_eats_chocolate_can_you_induce_vomiting\"><\/span>How long after a dog eats chocolate can you induce vomiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 6 and 12 hours<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I induce vomiting after dog ate chocolate?How do I make my dog throw up?How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating chocolate?Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?How do I make my dog vomit after eating chocolate?How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be&#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":[],"class_list":["post-163225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163225"}],"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=163225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163225\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}