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Dog stole and ate chocolate

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my dog just ate about a quater pound of chocolate. Is it harmful? If yes, what should I do? Thanks, Natasha at Customer (name blocked for privacy)@berkeley.edu

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October 23 2004 at 10:09 AM (12 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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  How big is your dog and was it pure chocolate... dark chocolate...etc


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October 23 2004 at 10:30 AM (21 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
Response to ZooCVT's Post: My dog is about 80 lbs, bulldog, chocolate was all dark (different kinds - mixed leftovers).
Dog is infamous for her ability to digest huge amounts of stolen food without any consequenses (eg, two loaves of bread, coffee, flour...)
Thanks!
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October 23 2004 at 10:36 AM (6 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
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  Rule of thumb is the darker the chocolate the more toxic it can be. I would try and make your pup vomit. To do this you'll need to give him about 3 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide orally. I guarentee he will hate it but make sure he swallows it and doesn't inhale it. This should bring up the chocolate. If he doesn't then a vet visit will be needed.
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Edited by ZooCVT on October 23 2004 at 10:37 AM

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October 23 2004 at 10:43 AM (6 minutes and 54 seconds later)
         
Thanks a lot - with our dog's habit to eat absolutely everything the trick with the H2O2 can come very handy:)
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October 23 2004 at 10:47 AM (4 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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Just remember to make sure he doesn't aspirate!
Good Luck!


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