HELP my new rot pup ate chocolate!@!@!@?

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• 1 dartass224 // Nov 10, 2008

  is he jsut 8 weeks old? how much does he weigh?

  That little, probably wont hurt him.

• 2 Shay E // Nov 10, 2008

  Hell be fine.Pup can eat at least half a pound of cho. before getting sick

• 3 ♥ßƦęŋБΩ₦♥ // Nov 10, 2008

  I’d let it go.
  Don’t make it a regular thing though, just in case.
  If he begins to vomit, seizure or anything that is out of the ordinary within the next couple of hours, I’d go straight to the vet and tell the receptionist what the problem is, if there is a line.
  But, really, I don’t think you need to worry just keep your eye out.

• 4 shihtzugirl // Nov 10, 2008

  he will be fine. Just don’t let him have anymore!

• 5 Danielle // Nov 10, 2008

  he will be fine because
  a) it wasnt pure chocolate, it had peanut butter in it
  b) its mostly dark chocolate that makes dogs sick
  and c) pups have 2 eat usually 1/2 to 1 full pound of chocolate 2 get sick but adult dogs can handle 1 to 1 1/2 lbs

• 6 SkyDog // Nov 10, 2008

  Your dog will more than likely be fine. Just keep an eye on the pup. Reeses is very "tame" chocolate compared to what it would actually take to kill a dog with chocolate.

• 7 JenV // Nov 10, 2008

  If your puppy has eaten the chocolate recently, you can induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide. Fill a syringe, then administer 1 cc at a time, waiting a minute or two between doses to see if your dog throws up. This is what my veterinarian did when my puppy accidentally ingested some chocolate, and he said that this can be done at home in the future if she had chocolate (you shouldn’t do this for just anything, because it might react with chemicals if your dog swallowed those, and some things you don’t want to have your dog throw back up).

  Generally, the amount of chocolate you’ve described would not be enough to be harmful right now. But remember that because a dog isn’t able to process everything in chocolate, it basically builds up in their system if they have other chocolate later. So be careful!

• 8 Janet R // Nov 10, 2008

  He should be fine. Do not let him have people chocolate again it is not good for them. As long as he does not seem ill consider yourself lucky.

• 9 ♥Aim♥ // Nov 10, 2008

  “My dog ate chocolate, is he going to die?”

  by aim

  Veterinary Clinic

  You wake up on Easter morning and you head downstairs to watch the children open their Easter baskets. You stop in utter disbelief when you see that your mischievous puppy Spot has beaten everyone to the baskets and has eaten the first 16 ounce chocolate rabbit and has just started on the second one. You have heard that chocolate is poisonous to dogs, but is it true? What should you do next?

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

  Toxic levels

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

  White chocolate contains 1 mg per ounce of theobromine. The toxic dose is 200 ounces of white chocolate per pound of body weight. For example 250 pounds of white chocolate will cause signs of nervous system poisoning in a 20-pound dog, 125 pounds in a 10-pound dog.

  Milk chocolate contains 60 mg per ounce of theobromine. The toxic dose is one ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight. For example one pound of milk chocolate is poisonous to the nervous system of a 20-pound dog; one-half pound in a 10-pound dog. Keep in mind that the average chocolate bar contains two to three ounces of milk chocolate. It would take two to three candy bars to produce toxicity in a 10-pound dog.

  Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg per ounce of chocolate. The toxic dose is 0.3 ounces of semisweet chocolate per pound of body weight. One-third of a pound of sweet chocolate is toxic to a 20-pound dog; 1/6 of pound for a 10-pound dog.

  Baking chocolate contains 450 mg per ounce of theobromine. The toxic dose is 0.1 ounces of baking chocolate per pound of body weight. Two one-ounce squares of bakers chocolate is toxic to a 20-pound dog; one ounce for a 10-pound dog.

  It would seem that it is all right to let your dog have a chocolate treat every now and then if it is the right kind and it is not very often.

  The problem with feeding a dog chocolate as a treat is that it develops a liking for chocolate. Since dogs do not seem to be as sensitive to bitter tastes as humans, they may then eat the more toxic baker’s chocolate or they may consume a toxic amount of milk or semi-sweet chocolate if it can get into an improperly stored supply.

  What are the signs of toxicity?

  Signs are most commonly seen within 12 hours (or less) of chocolate ingestion.

  * Excitement / nervousness / trembling

  * Vomiting / diarrhea

  * Excessive thirst / sometimes excessive urination.

  * Muscle spasms

  * Seizures

  * Coma (rare)

  * Death (RARE) — likely due to heart rhythm abnormalities.

  How is chocolate toxicity treated?

  If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate (more than the stray chocolate chip that fell on the floor), call your veterinarian for advice.

  The toxicity of theobromine is dose dependent. This means that the size of your pet, the type of chocolate, and quantity of chocolate determine if or how toxic it is for your pet.

  There is no specific antidote for theobromine toxicity. Medical treatments are supportive, and may include all or some of the following:

  * IV fluids - to prevent dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea, and /or increased urination, and to “flush” the theobromine out of the system.

  * Emetics - medications that induce vomiting. Used when the ingestion of chocolate is within four hours. Up to eight hours post chocolate ingestion may be effective.

  * Activated charcoal - for ingestion greater than four hours prior to treatment, or for patients that show continued signs of toxicity.

  * Anti-seizure medications - for patients having seizures and/or muscle tremors.

  * Cardiac medications - for patients exhibiting irregular heart rates or rhythms.

  What is the prognosis for chocolate toxicosis?

  The expected course of chocolate toxicosis is 12 to 36 hours depending on the dosage and effectiveness of treatment. Prognosis is good if the chocolate is removed within two to four hours of ingestion. Prognosis is guarded in animals with advanced signs such as seizures and serious heart dysfunction.

  A National Animal Poison Control Center Hotline is available at 1-800-548-2423.

  There is a modest fee for the service to support the Animal Poison Control Center.

• 10 amnesffxi // Nov 10, 2008

  Maybe a little bit of diarrhea. Thats it. Good luck with the puppy.

• 11 Puppy Lover // Nov 10, 2008

  rush your little thing to the vet now! HE’S GOING TO DIE IF YOU DONT! i dont like seeing animals down (dead) , lets just all hope your fuzz will be okay.

  good luck, little pup, and owner.
  GOOD luck

• 12 jingerbaby353 // Nov 10, 2008

  CALL THE VET ASAP IF NOT CALL 411FOR THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL HURRY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

• 13 Stacey S. // Nov 10, 2008

  I wouldn’t be too concern, just monitor him.

  If you are worried then a fast call to the vet wouldn’t hurt to get confirmation.

• 14 Beth P // Nov 10, 2008

  If you want to be sure call vet and give wt of dog and amount and what kind or chocolate he ate and they will tell you what you need to do if anything. There is also a posion control number you can call for pets. Depending on his wt and the amount eaten will decide what needs to be done. By the sounds of it I would not worry to much but without knowing his wt cannot really say that with confidence.

• 15 doxie // Nov 10, 2008

  The peanut butter one? If you are worried, call your vet.

• 16 Natassia // Nov 10, 2008

  1/4 of a reese’s cup?

  Eh, he’ll be fine.

  If he ate a whole bag full, I’d recommend forcing him to swallow hydrogen peroxide with a syringe or turkey baster until he vomited.

• 17 tormentt // Nov 10, 2008

  Dont panic huni, that little bit will not hurt him.they have to eat ALOT to really make them sick. just keep eye out so he dont do it anymore …