{"id":20689,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:11","slug":"how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How much chocolate will kill 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-will-kill-a-dog\/#How_much_chocolate_will_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate will kill a dog?\">How much chocolate 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/#Can_dogs_survive_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Can dogs survive after eating chocolate?\">Can dogs 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\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/#How_many_chocolate_bars_can_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How many chocolate bars can kill a dog?\">How many chocolate bars 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/#Do_dogs_die_immediately_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Do dogs die immediately after eating chocolate?\">Do dogs die immediately 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\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/#Can_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can a little bit of chocolate kill a dog?\">Can a little bit 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-chocolate-will-kill-a-dog\/#Can_a_dog_survive_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?\">Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_will_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate will kill 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_dogs_survive_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Can dogs survive after eating chocolate?<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. Theobromine is the main toxin in chocolate and is very similar to caffeine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_chocolate_bars_can_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How many chocolate bars 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=\"Do_dogs_die_immediately_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Do dogs die immediately after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <b>dogs can die if they consume too much chocolate. However, there are numerous factors to take into consideration before jumping to the conclusion that your dog will immediately die if they get into your chocolate stash.<\/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=\"Can_a_little_bit_of_chocolate_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can a little bit of chocolate kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating a crumb of chocolate cake or a very small piece of a chocolate bar, on the other hand, <b>probably won&#8217;t kill your dog, especially if it is a larger breed, but chocolate should never be fed as a treat.<\/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=\"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><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much chocolate will kill a dog?Can dogs survive after eating chocolate?How many chocolate bars can kill a dog?Do dogs die immediately after eating chocolate?How much chocolate is poisonous to dogs?Can a little bit of chocolate kill a dog?How quickly will chocolate affect a dog?Can a dog survive after eating chocolate? 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