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What if my poodle ate chocolate?

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What to Do If Your Dog Ate Chocolate. If you believe your dog ate chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately or call the Pet Poison Helpline (855-213-6680) for advice. Note that if your vet is not open, some services provide live chat and video options to connect you with a vet.


What happens if a poodle eats chocolate?

Chocolate, though safe and enjoyed by humans, can cause toxicity in dogs. It contains theobromine known to affect the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. If your dog has eaten too much chocolate, he will likely show signs such as vomiting, diarrhea or restlessness.

How much chocolate kills a poodle?

Even 1/3 pound of pure cacao can kill a 20-pound dog.

How much chocolate kills a dog?

Dog owners often ask how much chocolate can kill a dog. While there is no right or wrong answer to this, we know dogs show symptoms of poisoning when they eat 20mg of theobromine (the toxic chemical in chocolate) for every kilogram they weigh. These symptoms become severe at 40 to 50mg per kg.

What symptoms would my dog have if he ate chocolate?

Clinical signs depend on the amount and type of chocolate ingested. 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.

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