Do dogs die from eating chocolate?

Can A Dog Die From Eating Chocolate? The answer is a qualified yes. The level of toxicity depends on the weight and age of the dog, the kind of chocolate and the quantity of the chocolate ingested. White chocolate has the least amount of theobromine, and so the dog may be all right. read more

It takes .3 ounces of cocoa, one of the least toxic chocolates, to harm a dog. For milk chocolate it works out to 1 ounce per pound of dog; for semi-sweet it’s 1 ounce per 3 pounds. Baker’s chocolate, the most toxic, takes 1 ounce per 9 pounds. Baker’s chocolate is often used to make brownies, and many recipes list two 1-ounce squares for one small batch of brownies. read more

For dogs, eating chocolate can be deadly. WebMD looks at this toxic canine food and explains why dogs should never eat chocolate. read more

There are always people who scoff and say that their pet ate chocolate, loved it and suffered no ill effects. read more

Dark chocolates, baking chocolate, and dry cocoa powder are more dangerous than white or milk chocolate. But 1 ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight could still be deadly. And unlike most cats, which don’t have a sweet tooth, dogs will eat almost anything. read more

If you even think the dog has eaten chocolate, call the vet. If you know what kind of chocolate, tell the vet. There is no antidote for chocolate poisoning, but there are things you can do and the vet certainly will do. read more