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Most dogs survive because of quick-acting owners, says Kinnarney, who's also president of the Reidsville Veterinary Clinic in North Carolina. For example, they'll use a drug called apomorphine to force vomiting, stomach pumping to flush the stomach with fluids, and medicine called activated charcoal to prevent the chocolate from getting into your dog’s blood. The most common way vets treat chocolate poisoning is to use fluids and IV drugs, he says. He's the president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Vets judge a dog’s condition and then decide on the right treatment, says Joseph Kinnarney, DVM. Early treatment will help your dog recover quicker and lower your costs, Wismer says. In severe cases, symptoms can last up to 72 hours. The stimulants in chocolate stay in the body a long time. If you think your dog ate chocolate, don't wait for warning signs, Wismer says. Once your dog vomits, don’t give them any food or water. Some pet owners bribe their dog with peanut butter in a bowl and the hydrogen peroxide around the rim, she says, seeing as pups tend to lick their bowls clean. You can use a turkey baster or a medicine dropper to give them the liquid. If not, your vet might want you to give them hydrogen peroxide to make them throw up - 1 tablespoon for every 20 pounds, Wismer says. Typically, your dog will vomit on their own. She's the medical director of the Animal Poison Control Center at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).Ī chocolate chip cookie can cause problems for a little dog, and a bag of chocolate chips can spell trouble for a big one.

They might want you to make your dog vomit or simply watch their behavior, says vet Tina Wismer, DVM. They'll ask about your dog’s size, what kind of chocolate they ate, and how much. If you think your pooch might've eaten chocolate - especially the darker kinds - call your vet right away. Vets say it’s one of the most common causes of dog poisoning. The sweet treat can lead to illness and even death in dogs. But when it comes to sharing your favorite foods with your canine pal, there’s one snack you have to hold back: chocolate. Your dog begs for handouts, hoping for a stray scrap to savor.
