{"id":1249,"date":"2016-02-01T10:35:26","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T10:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=1249"},"modified":"2016-02-01T10:35:26","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T10:35:26","slug":"why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Chocolate Toxic to My Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144619.331.png\" alt=\"types of chocolate, chocolate spread, chocolate toxicity, dog toxins, pet toxins, chocolate toxicity in dogs, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota animal emergency hospital, Twin Cities emergency vet, pet health, pet safety, pet dangers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144619.331.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144619.331-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #f99d1c;\"> If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested chocolate, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>Chocolate. Most of us love it and have some in our house right now. But if you have a dog, please be cautious! Chocolate is toxic to dogs.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why is chocolate toxic?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Chocolate contains methylxanthines (caffeine and theobromine), which are toxic to dogs. Different types of chocolate have different amounts of methylxanthines. Watch this video from Dr. Justine Lee, board-certified criticalist and board-certified toxicologist, to learn more:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Is Chocolate Toxic to My Dog?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p9e4RLdfIes?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Baking chocolate is the most toxic because it has 130-450 mg of theobromine per ounce. Milk chocolate has a moderate toxicity level because it has 44-58 mg per ounce. White chocolate is the least toxic because it only has 0.25 mg per ounce.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How do I know if my dog ate a toxic amount of chocolate?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Chocolate toxicity depends on three things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The type of chocolate<\/li>\n<li>The amount of chocolate<\/li>\n<li>Your dog\u2019s weight<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The darker and more bitter the chocolate, the more harmful it can be. White chocolate is not considered toxic due to the low amount of theobromine. The most dangerous types of chocolate are dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and baking chocolate because they have higher levels of theobromine.<\/p>\n<p>View this\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/chocolate-toxicity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chocolate Meter<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about chocolate toxicity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144635.927.png\" alt=\"bakers chocolate, chocolate squares, chocolate toxicity, dog toxins, pet toxins, chocolate toxicity in dogs, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota animal emergency hospital, Twin Cities emergency vet, pet health, pet safety, pet dangers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144635.927.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144635.927-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>What are the signs to look for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>These are the common signs of a chocolate overdose: Vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, excessive urination, hyperactivity, panting, restlessness, a racing heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, elevated blood pressure, increased body temperature, muscle spasms (tremors), seizures, cardiac failure, coma, collapse, and death.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144649.514.png\" alt=\"dog, chocolate pieces, chocolate toxicity, dog toxins, pet toxins, chocolate toxicity in dogs, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota animal emergency hospital, Twin Cities emergency vet, pet health, pet safety, pet dangers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144649.514.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144649.514-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>What should I do if my dog ate chocolate?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If your dog eats chocolate, contact your veterinarian or emergency hospital right away. Tell them what type of chocolate your dog ate, how much, and your dog\u2019s weight. A veterinarian will perform a complete physical exam, including a chemical blood profile, electrolyte panel, and a urinalysis to determine if your dog ate a toxic amount of chocolate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144705.601.png\" alt=\"sick dog, vet clinic, floor, chocolate toxicity, dog toxins, pet toxins, chocolate toxicity in dogs, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota animal emergency hospital, Twin Cities emergency vet, pet health, pet safety, pet dangers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144705.601.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Untitled-design-2020-10-01T144705.601-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We highly advise not keeping chocolate in your house if you have dogs. In the animal emergency field, we&#8217;ve learned that no matter what chocolate is hidden &#8211; they find it!\u00a0If you do choose to keep chocolate (this includes chocolate-covered foods) in your home, keep it out of your pet&#8217;s reach! We recommend placing it on a top shelf of the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet, pantry, or closet. Never leave chocolate unattended on the counter, table, or in a bag\/box on the floor &#8211; even if it&#8217;s wrapped!<\/p>\n<p>If your pet does get into chocolate and needs immediate veterinary care, our Oakdale and Saint Paul locations are both open 24\/7, every day of the year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6479\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676317987545396\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested chocolate, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. 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