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Dog Ate Chocolate? Chocolate Toxicity Calculator

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs clear very slowly. Dark and baking chocolate and cocoa powder are the most dangerous.

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Metric (kg, cm, °C) Imperial (lb, in, °F)

Dog's weight (kg) Type of chocolate Amount eaten (g) A standard bar is often 40–100 g (1.5–3.5 oz): check the wrapper.

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General guidance for healthy pets, not a diagnosis or treatment. Your vet knows your pet and gives the right advice.

Common questions

What should I do if my dog ate chocolate?

Call a vet or an animal poison helpline straight away and say what type, how much and when. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

What are the signs of chocolate poisoning?

Vomiting, diarrhoea, thirst, restlessness, panting, a racing heart, shaking and, in severe cases, seizures.

Is white chocolate safe?

It has almost no theobromine, but the fat and sugar can still cause stomach upset and pancreatitis.