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A friend just called and asked if her dog was going to die.

Apparently she baked some cookie's and the dog ate them. And of couse they are chocolate fudge with coholate chips in them AND she ate 2 dozen of them.

Is there anything she can do and is the dog going to be ok? I think there is a safe way to make a dog vomit but I can't think of what it is.
 
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Not a good combination, chocolate is toxic to dogs. I'm not sure how much would be fatal. Would be a good idea to check with a clinic asap. There is a 24hr place at Telegraph and Orchard lake rd. They are pricey, but can be worth it in an emergency.

I hope everything turns out ok :)
 
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red79 said:
A friend just called and asked if her dog was going to die.

Apparently she baked some cookie's and the dog ate them. And of couse they are chocolate fudge with coholate chips in them AND she ate 2 dozen of them.

Is there anything she can do and is the dog going to be ok? I think there is a safe way to make a dog vomit but I can't think of what it is.
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Some people can get epicac down their dogs mouths, but some vets say it's not recommended.

What kind of chocolate was it? There are gradations for how bad it is, Baker's chocolate and dark chocolate are much worse than milk chocolate or white chocolate. Also, how big is the dog? If she's a chihuahua, start praying; if she's a St. Bernard, she'll probably be OK.

What I would do is have her call the vet's office. They'll usually have numbers to call for someone who's always available (I know our's does). They'll get better and quicker advice that way.

Dave
 
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fishtal said:
Not a good combination, chocolate is toxic to dogs. I'm not sure how much would be fatal. Would be a good idea to check with a clinic asap. There is a 24hr place at Telegraph and Orchard lake rd. They are pricey, but can be worth it in an emergency.

I hope everything turns out ok :)
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Telegraph and orchard lake are parallel. Southfield vet specialists is a nice place on Inkster just North of 12-mile.

How much is fatal depends on the type of chocolate and the dog. There's a certain amount of chocolate/kg of dog that is typically fatal.

Dave
 
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good answer from talktothevet.com

copied this from there web page.. call the vet to be safe you be amased how many calls they get this time of year. ;) and valentines day is around the corner :eek: .

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.
 
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it's telegraph and square lake.

chocolate is deadly in VERY LARGE DOSES ONLY. my mom's dogs have pounded down m&ms by the bag before. mine had eaten a very large slice of chocolate cake and when i called the vet they basically told me a dog would have to consume 2 pounds of chocolate (bakers chocolate) to kick the bucket. it will make them sick (as does onions) but thats it.
 
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If it is a small dog you are in trouble and if it is a large do ( 75lbs or more ) you will be ok.When my miniture pincher ate a whole bag of hershey kisses the vet told me to give him a teaspoon of peroxide to make him throw it up then a teaspoon of pepto to calm his stomach down after he threw up all the chocolate.But i would call you vet as soon as you can.
 
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Wolverine said:
Telegraph and orchard lake are parallel. Southfield vet specialists is a nice place on Inkster just North of 12-mile.

How much is fatal depends on the type of chocolate and the dog. There's a certain amount of chocolate/kg of dog that is typically fatal.

Dave
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Telegraph and Orchard Lake road intersect between Square Lake rd and Voorheis... Pontiac/Bloomfield border. I work a mile from there... it's next to Common Ground Sanctuary.
 
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I tried calling my vet but they were closed. The dog is a golden retriever/lab mix. She has eaten a whole bag of hershey kisses before. My friend said she was breathing funny and running around the yard.. this was after the kisses not tonight.
 
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what kind of chocolete

and when she called there should have been a emergency number for her to call it's ok they won't charge just to call.. vets are cooler then doctors imo. your dogs gets hit by a car and in most cases they treat 1st and ask about payment after. you get hit by a car they wanna know what kind of insurance you have before they will touch you. :mad: if it bakers I would for sure get a hold of a vet other wise I would just do it for piece of mind oh and let him out allot can you say diarrhea. :eek:
 
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It's funny that I should see this thread here now. My dog recently (26th of December) ate 1/2lb of a box of swedish chocolate.

I wasn't very happy about that, and then I became concerned.

She is a little dog, and weighs about 20lbs.

I called the vet, and they said that if she was vomiting or having diarehha, then bring her in. For the most part she did vomit a couple of times, and was really thirsty. I could see a huge bulge in her abdomen where she ate it.

So if a small 20lb dog and can eat a half pound of Swedish chocolate, then I'd think 2 dozen cookies isn't going to phase the dog as much as my box of chocolate that was left on the table.
 
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So far the dog is doing ok. She say's Molly is acting normal. This dog get's into alot and has eaten some weird stuff. She's alway's tearing up the garbage. I think she'll be ok but I'm not there to visually see her. We did find out how to get a dog to vomit incase anyone need's to know 2 Tblsp of peroxide.
 
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Yep

Our golden retriever ate a bag of reese's cups --foil and all. Gave her peroxide and took her outside-it worked and she was fine. That was the advice of my vet. She did have some diarrhea a bit later that day.
 
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My 80 lb. chocolate lab has gotten into a full pound of Ghirardelli chocolate bars... ate the wrappers and the velvet bag that they all came in. He has also eaten an entire BIG bowl of Halloween candy before with no major issues. Lots of thirst for a couple of days, then some extra effort needed to make sure all of the foil "passes."
 
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as a lot of people have said, depends on the size of your dog... if it's 50-70 lbs or more with that amount of chocolate, it should be fine, I'd monitor it for a day or two just to be sure, but yea, it'll poop it out in the morning.
 
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