{"id":22167,"date":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","slug":"how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/","title":{"rendered":"How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be OK?"},"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-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#Can_a_dog_be_saved_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Can a dog be saved after eating chocolate?\">Can a dog be saved 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-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#How_much_chocolate_can_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate can kill a dog?\">How much chocolate 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#Can_my_dog_survive_after_eating_chocolate\" title=\"Can my dog survive after eating chocolate?\">Can my 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#How_can_I_save_my_dog_if_he_ate_chocolate\" title=\"How can I save my dog if he ate chocolate?\">How can I save my dog if he 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-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_chocolate_poisoning\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to recover from chocolate poisoning?\">How long does it take for a dog to recover from chocolate poisoning?<\/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-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#What_do_you_give_a_dog_that_ate_chocolate\" title=\"What do you give a dog that ate chocolate?\">What do you give a dog that 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-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#How_much_chocolate_is_toxic_to_a_dog\" title=\"How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?\">How much chocolate is toxic to 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-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-a-dog-eats-chocolate-will-they-be-ok\/#What_do_u_do_if_ur_dog_eats_chocolate\" title=\"What do u do if ur dog eats chocolate?\">What do u do if ur dog eats chocolate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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><b>Symptoms of chocolate poisoning will 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_be_saved_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Can a dog be saved after eating chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog or puppy has consumed chocolate, an emergency visit to the vet is critically important. <b>There is no antidote for chocolate poisoning. Affected dogs are offered supportive treatment from the veterinarian to prevent further absorption of the poison and hasten elimination, along with symptomatic treatment.<\/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>After your dog eats chocolate: steps to take at home Vetted Pet Care suggests taking only three percent solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (not the concentrated six percent solution) and putting 1ml for every pound of body weight (so 16 ml for 16 pounds), into food or in a dropper to feed her to induce vomiting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_chocolate_can_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate can 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=\"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=\"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=\"Can_my_dog_survive_after_eating_chocolate\"><\/span>Can my dog 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_can_I_save_my_dog_if_he_ate_chocolate\"><\/span>How can I save my dog if he ate 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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_chocolate_poisoning\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to recover from chocolate poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the majority of cases, the symptoms occur within a few hours, but it has been known to be delayed for as long as 24 hours. It can take <b>as long as three days for the dog to recover completely.<\/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>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_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_give_a_dog_that_ate_chocolate\"><\/span>What do you give a dog that ate chocolate?<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_much_chocolate_is_toxic_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, mild symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur when a dog consumes <b>20 mg of methylxanthines per kilogram of body weight. Cardiac symptoms of chocolate toxicity occur around 40 to 50 mg\/kg, and seizures occur at dosages greater than 60 mg\/kg.<\/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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_u_do_if_ur_dog_eats_chocolate\"><\/span>What do u do if ur dog eats chocolate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common way vets treat chocolate poisoning is to <b>use 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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long after a dog eats chocolate will they be OK?Can a dog be saved after eating chocolate?How can I treat my dog at home after eating chocolate?How much chocolate can kill a dog?How long does it take for chocolate to get out of a dog&#8217;s system?When should I take my dog&#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-22167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22167"}],"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=22167"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22167\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}