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.
How long does it take for a dog to react from chocolate?
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and could cause a medical emergency. Signs of chocolate poisoning usually appear within 6 to 12 hours.
What dog breeds are allergic to chocolate?
In terms of chocolate toxicity in dogs, it's a matter of size not breed. All dogs can be affected, but the smaller your dog is the more susceptible they are to becoming poisoned. It isn't going to take much chocolate to make breeds like Chihuahuas, Yorkies and Maltese severely sick.
Can a dog survive after eating chocolate?
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.
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