Dogs are more sensitive to chocolate than humans. Half a bar of chocolate can already lead to fatal poisoning in dogs. The toxicity depends on the type of chocolate and the amount ingested.
Two to four hours after ingestion, the animal may show restlessness, vomiting and diarrhea. He urinates often, breathes faster, his heart beats faster, and he may have a fever. A few hours later, seizures and heart rhythm disturbances may occur. Poisoning can be fatal.
If your dog has swallowed more than 10 grams of milk chocolate per kilogram of body weight (100 grams for a 10 kg dog, 200 grams for a 20 kg dog, ...)
If your dog has swallowed more than 10 grams of milk chocolate per kilogram of body weight (100 grams for a 10 kg dog, 200 grams for a 20 kg dog,…).
It is not necessary to intervene if the dog has taken less than the amounts listed above, or if he has eaten white chocolate. There is no antidote.
There is no antidote. Treatment is symptomatic. In case of recent ingestion (<2 h) and if there are no symptoms, induce vomiting.
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