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Will a piece of chocolate kill my dog?

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Created: 2022-05-10 13:36:10

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Eating a crumb of chocolate cake or a very small piece of a chocolate bar, on the other hand, probably won't kill your dog, especially if it is a larger breed, but chocolate should never be fed as a treat.


How much chocolate can kill a dog?

The Merck Veterinary Manual puts a lethal dose (for 50% of the canine population) at 250 and 500 mg of theobromine per kg of body weight but warns that deaths have been reported at dosages as low as 115 mg/kg.

What happens if a dog eats 1 piece of chocolate?

So, what does this mean for your dog who ate a chocolate bar? It means they will feel nauseous and probably vomit, they'll have a high heart rate, diarrhea, show signs of hyperactivity and, if they consumed a high dose of methylxanthines, tremors, seizures and possibly death.

Can a single chocolate kill a dog?

While this depends on the type of chocolate, it can take only 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.

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