What happens when dogs eats chocolate?

Answer 1

Chocolate contains Cocoa, which contains a chemical called theobromine which is toxic to canines.

Chocolate can kill dogs (unless it's specific doggiechocs which have the chemical removed)

The amount of chocolate that it takes to poison your dog depends on the chocolate and the breed, age and size of dog. White chocolate has the least amount of stimulants and Baking Chocolate or cocoa beans have the highest.

The theobromine and caffeine can effect the central nervous system (may cause your dog to tilt his head or bob,walk backwards or to the side almost as if he's drunk) and the heart muscle ( heavy panting, wide eyes and whining like he just finished chasing a cat).

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Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is extremely dangerous to dogs. They will die from ingesting too much of it. Call your vet or animal emergency hospital immediately if your dog has gotten into chocolate!

Dogs should not have chocolate at all but if it is a tiny bit they should be alright but if it is a lot it could cause death.

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When a dog eats chocolate it has essentially been poisoned. It will get sick and possibly die. Never feed a dog chocolate, but if your dog eats chocolate take it to the vet right away.

It depends on how much chocolate they eat. If you have a small dog and they eat a Hershey bar, that could really hurt them, in some cases, even kill them. If you have a large dog and they eat a chocolate bar, they are more likely to be ok, but they may puke it up. I have a small dog, long haired Chihuahua, I gave him an M&M once, just I single M&M, and he was sick for about two days. It also depends on how sensitive they're stomach is. So don't take any chances, and keep the chocolate away from the dogs.

In addition to the above:

Chocolate contains substance known as theobromine that is difficult for dogs and other non-human animals to metabolized. I can be fatal to dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, bird and other pets, according to the Ontario Canada, SPCA.

The dog or animal should be induced to vomit because the theobromine in chocolate is toxic to some animals even though it is safe for human consumption.

The dog or other pet should then be rushed to the vet because the theobromine and other stimulants in chocolate can induce a fatal heart arrhythmia in some non-human animals. The dog may or may not need to have its stomach pump, but a vet needs to make that determination.

Cooking chocolate is the most toxic, followed by Dark Chocolate, followed by milk and white chocolate.
If you give your dog chocolate, it will get an infart and it will die. Never ever make food for dogs with chocolate. Its a serious sickness.

All chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical to which dogs are particularly sensitive.

Even a small amount of chocolate, say 15 gm. (1/2 oz) can have serious effects upon a dog weighing less than 5kg.

These effects are intensified in young or older dogs, dogs who are poor health, or dogs that are dealing with any other health issues, of which the owner may be unaware.

Feeding any dog any amount of any type of chocolate is a very risky proposition.
The theobromine will make the dog sick. In high quantities, it can even result in death. If your dog has eaten chocolate, take your dog to a vet and it will only take 5 - 10mins.
my name is Cierra

I have two dogs that I think have a stomach of steel. they have both eaten enough chocolate to supply a chocolate factory. If a dog eats chocolate it may just get a little bit of a sick tummy. but overall they're ok. mine was.

she ate 90 chocolate hearts and was perfectly fine. :)
the dog gets sick and barfs all over your homework...then dies....

It simply gets very very ill and if not treated it WILL die !
chocolate will kill a dog

not necassaraly. chocolate can make dogs very sick but a chocolate will not ALWAYS kill a dog. though it is very possible. just like there are certain things our immune systems cant handle but dogs can, there are some things that our digestive tracks can handle that dogs cant.

Answer 2

I would make sure it is Milk Chocolate. I would watch that dog for symptoms like fatigue, nasue, heavy drooling, and rappid heartbeat. Milk chocolate probably won't cause these symptoms but if it happened to be dark chocolate take that poor dog to an animal emergency room immediatly. An animal emergency room is different from a vet's office. They deal with tragic emergencies that need imediate treatment.

Answer 3

Well... Dogs arent really supposed to eat chocolate! There are some dog treats anywhere that sells dog food and they are flavoured a special type of chocolate for your dog. Hope this helps!!!

Answer 4

it dies the dog does not die as soon as it eats chocolate. okay, as long as it doesn't have enough. it will probably just be sick. If you think you should take it to the vet then take it to the vet.

Answer 5

Chocolate contains the compounds theobromine and caffeine, which toxic to many animals but usually causes poisoning in dogs.

Signs of chocolate poisoning in dogs usually occurs 6 - 12 hours after they ate it. Theobromine and caffeine cause stiumation of the central nervous system, increased contractility of cardiac and skeletal muscle and diuresis. This means that dogs that have eaten chocolate hyperactive, urinate a lot, and have high breathing and heart rates. This can progress to seizures, cardiac dysfunction and respiratory failure resulting in death.

Answer 6

they can get sick and die from it they are NOT allowed to have anything choclate or sweet no no no same thing with cats no no no hope this helped your dog(s)

Answer 7

It will die