Tips for Treating Chocolate Toxicosis in Dogs
Associate IndeVet Dr. Cassandra Allen offers a guide for veterinarians when treating chocolate toxicosis in dogs who treated themselves.
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Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals
Chocolate toxicosis in animals may result in potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and CNS dysfunction. Chocolate poisoning occurs most commonly in dogs , although many species are susceptible. Dogs are most often affected because of their indiscriminate eating habits and easy access to sources of chocolate .
ASPCA Poison Control explains the right treatment plans for various chocolate exposures in dogs and cats.
Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs
Chocolate may be America's favorite flavor. We like chocolate candy, ice cream, chocolate drinks, chocolate cakes, just about anything with that flavor. We may want to share our favorite treat with an eager pet but it is best to think twice and reach for the dog biscuits instead.
Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs : At a Glance Theobromine Toxic Compound in Chocolate Dark > Milk Darker = More Toxic 1.5 oz/lb Dark Chocolate Lethal Dose ER Visit If Dog Ate Chocolate Chocolate toxicity is dose-dependent. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are the most dangerous. Emergency Vet Treatment Time Critical Pr
Chocolate toxicity
The outcome of chocolate toxicity depends on the amount and type ingested, the dog's weight and how promptly treatment was initiated. Delaying treatment from the time a dog eats chocolate can worsen the associated clinical signs and prognosis. Darker and more bitter chocolates are more toxic to dogs , but all forms of chocolate carry some risks.
Take your dog to the veterinary office, if recommended by your vet. Your veterinarian has the knowledge, staff, drugs and equipment to treat a chocolate overdose. Your veterinarian has drugs to cause vomiting if the ingestion was within the last hour or so.