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dark chocolate

Rating: 10
Posted on 2008/02/10 by Bonnie Sabb
Girl Scout
Girl Scout

Girl Scout ate 1-2 ounces of adark chocolate candy bar about an hour to an hour and 1/2 ago. She appears fine - no hyperactivity, no diarrhea, nothing abnormal. How long should we watch her for symptoms?

One Response to “dark chocolate”:

  • Experienced Advisor Deepa Gopinath says:

    February 10th, 2008 at 06:34 AM

    Hi there. You are right to be concerned as chocolate, particularily dark chocolate in moderate to large amounts is toxic to dogs and can affect the heart and kidneys.  However, if Girl-scout is a medium to large sized cocker spaniel, 1-2 oz shouldn't cause a toxicity as it is still below the toxic dose.  See http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/DOGS/chocolatetoxic.HTM .

    Please keep a close eye on her and if she shows any signs such as vomitting or lethargy, have her examined by a vet but hopefully she has gotten away with it!

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