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I Need Info Fast On Dogs And Chocolate

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danderson.
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Ok, so I was just making putting some cookie dough onto a sheet to put into the oven and a little chocolate chip fell off and my dog went over to it and licked it (I think) and was about to eat it when I threw my hand down and picked it up. I also wiped up the spot where the chocolate fell just in case. The problem is I'm not sure if I dropped one or two chocolate chips, but I'm pretty sure only one because I threw my hand down to pick up the first in light speed and there's no way my 5-pound Morkie puppy ate one before it that fast. I'm about 97% sure I didn't drop 2 chocolate chips, but if I did and he ate it, how bad would it be for him? They're small chocolate chips by the way. Please help. Thanks.
Jul 26 2011 1:35PM
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StevenR
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If its just one or two little chocolate chips I'm sure the dog will be fine, just keep an eye on it for a few hours maybe. Over the years I have had dogs that have gotten into pretty large amounts of chocolate (A Shih Tzu got to one of those huge hershy's kisses once) and they have all been fine. I wouldn't worry too much.
Jul 26 2011 1:38PM
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Pmoore
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Chocolate isnt great for dogs but if you are talking one or two choco chips your fine. A lab once ate a whole bag of m&ms and just threw it up nothing else. If your really worried take it to the vet or call the vet
Jul 26 2011 1:39PM
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danderson.
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Alright, thank you! +K this is my first dog so I wasn't sure what to do.
Jul 26 2011 1:39PM
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Otter.
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i have a buddy whose dog ate a whole pack of hersheys chocolate bars and is perfectly fine. Not as big of a deal as people think IMO.
Jul 26 2011 1:42PM
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blong131
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hahah my dog ate a 1lb bag of hot cocoa mix back in the day. one chocolate chip, hell be fine.
Jul 26 2011 1:44PM
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danderson.
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+K to everyone. Thanks for the help!
Jul 26 2011 1:45PM
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-Dan
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this thread is got damn adorable. your pooch will be fine and your concern is admirable
Jul 26 2011 1:46PM
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TheHamburglar
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don't worry about it, that's not enough chocolate to get him sick.

I remember some kid on here claiming that his dog ate a bunch of weed brownies and was really sick from being "too high." when a dog starts shitting and puking all over the house, that's when you go to the vet, not post on newschoolers, dumb kid
Jul 26 2011 1:47PM
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danderson.
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I love this little guy.
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(It says Boy 1 because it's a pic the breeder took.)
Jul 26 2011 1:50PM
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bangarangmules
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One time I was at my buddies place and we had a box of chocolate donuts, I took the last one and of course left the box open and the dog ate about 4 or 5 of them. I thought I was gonna be responsible for his death, but he was fine. Didn't even throw up or anything.
Jul 26 2011 1:50PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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your dog looks exactly the same as mine when he was a puppy. what kind of dog?

Jul 26 2011 1:53PM
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danderson.
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Morkie. It's a mix of a Maltese and a Yorkshire terrier.
Jul 26 2011 1:54PM
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.AR6rider.
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I read somewhere that a dog has to eat about an ounce of milk chocolate for every pound they weigh for it to be fatal. Your pup will be fine.
Jul 26 2011 1:55PM
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iLLbiLLy
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my dog at an entire chocolate cake one time... he was fine, just shit alot
Jul 26 2011 1:57PM
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connory998
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to a 5 pound dog 1 or 2 choc chips will be fine. its only when dogs eat a lot of chocolate for their weight that they really get sick, and usually they just puke it up.
Jul 26 2011 2:06PM
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twix_182
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I know a friend who said they ate a whole batch of his weed brownies and was just blazed as fuck I guess. He didn't get ill or anything. Still took him to the vet though. But I'm sure two chocolate chips is nothing.
Jul 26 2011 2:07PM
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jfxphoto
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Good on you for taking such a concern, but that little amount of chocolate shouldn't do anything but it's a welcome change seeing some sincerity towards pets on ns. Instead of the "haha my dog just ate all my weed brownies haha he acting all funny and shit. "
Jul 26 2011 2:16PM
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terrible_skier
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did he look like this afterwards?
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Jul 26 2011 2:27PM
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PJS.
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god i hope so. But my dog is like that all the time...
Jul 26 2011 2:29PM
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MothaHucker
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my 17 pound dauchsund ate an entire box of rich, dark chocolate truffles. all she did was throw up twice...
Jul 26 2011 2:31PM
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paige.
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Similar to ^ my cousin's dachshund managed to eat an entire of box of chocolates (including most of the actual box) multiple times in his life and didn't so much as puke.
Jul 26 2011 2:42PM
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Lemuel
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I had a chocolate lab (fitting) that ate 2 lb's of chocolate and nothing happened to her. Your pup will just be fine, esp if it was just a chocolate chip.
Jul 26 2011 2:49PM
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.ZT.
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my dog ate a chocoalate cake on my b day ruined my day but hes all good
Jul 26 2011 2:55PM
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Tahoe_Steve
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I remember when my springer ate a chocolate cupcake I left out and I freaked out because of the well-known fact that dogs are weak to chocolate!

Found this online:

We've all heard it, "Don't give your dog chocolate it will kill him". We'll how true is it you're probably wondering. Do I have to rush him to an emergency vet if he ate one of my M&M's?

The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline.

Toxic Levels

The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration.

On average,
Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.
Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.
Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.

Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as:
1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate
1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate
1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate.

So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems.

Clinical Signs

Xanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs:

Hyper excitability
Hyper irritability
Increased heart rate
Restlessness
Increased urination
Muscle tremors
Vomiting
Diarrhea

Treatment

There is no specific antidote for this poisoning. And the half life of the toxin is 17.5 hours in dogs. Induce vomiting in the first 1-2 hours if the quantity is unknown. Administering activated charcoal may inhibit absorption of the toxin. An anticonvulsant might be indicated if neurological signs are present and needs to be controlled. Oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and fluids might be needed to protect the heart.

Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. This should be treated symptomatically (fluids, etc..) to prevent dehydration.

If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your Vet immediately! They can help you determine the the proper treatment for your pet.

****Sparknotes****

He might have a little grosser shits for a day, but he will be fine!

Jul 26 2011 3:00PM
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ruyguy9
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Its all good, my dog once ate an entire box of cherry chocolates while i was gone and was fine.
Jul 26 2011 3:45PM
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AWALLRUS.
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NO LESS THAN 10 WILL HARM YOUR DOG.

ONE NIGHT WE CAME HOME ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND MY LAB HAD UNWRAPPED AT BOX OF BRANDY FILLED CHOCOLATES AND ATE THEM ALL
WE GOT HOME AND SHE WAS WASTED
Jul 26 2011 4:37PM
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deleted5
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put rubbing alcohol on your dogs toung and it will puke it up
Jul 26 2011 4:42PM
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JaphyRyder
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Ya man your dog will totally fine, that small amount won't do anything. no worries
Jul 26 2011 5:37PM
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EmperorKuzco
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I am honestly starting to believe my dog is impervious to chocolate. When she was 4 or 5 (11 now) she ate my whole easter basket full with candy and plenty of plates of brownies over the years.

She is also a chocolate lab (:
Jul 26 2011 5:41PM
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Blake.P
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My golden retriever got out into our yard on Easter and ate about a whole bag worth of dove chocolate eggs, and ended up being fine, and she was line 50 lbs. You should be fine
Jul 26 2011 6:01PM
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sammy_
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he will be fine, one or two chocolate chips isnt that bad. my dogs have gotten into so much but it doesnt really affect them... but this thread is adorable and shows how much you care about your little guy
Jul 26 2011 6:05PM
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Nathn
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No offence but I found this hilarious. Your pup's fine!
Jul 26 2011 6:06PM
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Panda_with_Guns
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at first, knowing you i didnt think you were serious
Jul 26 2011 6:08PM
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danderson.
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Haha, what do you mean?
Jul 26 2011 9:15PM
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wesley.
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My dogs are from the pound. They have ate halloween bags full of chocolate and candy, drank windex, and have digested everything you wouldn't wan't your dog to digest. They just find a way to get into anything and eat anything but they're fine. Nothing can stop pound dogs.
Jul 26 2011 9:22PM
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