Chocolate
Signs of chocolate toxicity include:
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- tremors
- hyperactivity
- extreme lethargy
- increased heart rate
- seizures
Chocolate toxicity in cats is very rare as they are generally not attracted to the smell or taste of it. If you suspect your cat has ingested chocolate see your veterinarian immediately. More commonly seen in dogs, the effects it will have depend on the type of chocolate ingested and the amount. The following is a chart of toxic doses for each type of chocolate according to the weight of the dog.
| Weight (lbs) | milk | semi-sweet/dark | baking/unsweetened | cocoa |
| 0-5 lbs | 90-150g | 30-60g | 10g | 30-90g |
|
5-10 lbs |
285-390g | 75-135g | 30g | 24-93g |
| 10-20 lbs | 570-780g | 150-270g | 60g | 48-186g |
| 20-30 lbs | 690-900g | 225-390g | 90g | 69-276g |
| 30-40 lbs | 900-1200g | 300-540g | 120g | 96-372g |
| 40-50 lbs | 1140-1890g | 372-528g | 150g | 114-459g |
| 50+ lbs | 1380-1830g | 450-630g | 180g | 138-552g |
If you are unsure how much your pet ate, look for the grams on the package and estimate the amount ingested. INDUCING VOMITING for dogs is recommended, however if your dog is already vomiting, contact a veterinarian immediately for assistance.
White chocolate is not toxic to pets.
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My 1 yr old male boxer that weighs approximately 47-50 pounds ate a package of calcium soft chews that were chocolate truffled flavor, what should I do?
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If the dog has ingested this within a few hours, you are safe to induce vomiting. Follow the instructions on this link: How to Induce Vomiting. The chocolate is a concern but even more so the calcium can cause problems as well. If you are unsuccessful in the attempt to induce vomiting, please take your dog to the veterinarian to have this done and for further treatments if it has been greater than a few hours.
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