I ate one box in one sitting - at least I am honest!
The other one I kept for a little while. I left it on the kitchen table and Cammy decided it looked good!

Lisa Wagner - that hockey playing cripple almost killed my dogs!

Kris

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Check with your vet, then you can use hydrogen peroxide 3or4 tablespoons down thethroat to make them vomit them up before they absorb them. If it has been more than 2 hours, I doubt it will help. My previous bully did this to me. Got into an unopened box of Ghiardelli chocolate wrapped under the Christmas tree a few years ago. If it is solid chocolate like a bar, or dark chocolate there is more potential toxcity. If it is like caramels or chocolate covered cherries, and nougats, they get less chocolate and it is better. Check with the vet and make sure they are not sure about the size dose of chocolate they received.

Hope they don't get tummy aches! I think it's the concentration of theobromide that causes the reaction for dogs. Milk chocolate has the least, followed by semi-sweet (dark), followed by the kind you cook/bake with.

So if they got into a small box of milk chocolates, they probably will have the runs and upset tummies. Hope they feel better.

Kris,

Most dogs can tolerate a good dose of "candy" chocalate without serious effects. Bakers chocalate is much more concentrated and can be toxic for a dog. If they ingested a lot, you might expect diarrhea.

Good luck and give those demons a smooch

Lynn K

Did they eat the whole box ???
I've heard of bullies eating a whole chocolate bar and being ok ?!

Let us know how they make out.

are they acting hyper?or any of the things listed below...let us know if they are okay...hugs to the chocolics and their mugs...ce

The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline.

Toxic Levels

The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration.

On average,
Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.
Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.
Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.

Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as:
1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate
1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate
1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate.

So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems.

Clinical Signs

Xanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs:

Hyper excitability
Hyper irritability
Increased heart rate
Restlessness
Increased urination
Muscle tremors
Vomiting
Diarrhea

Treatment

There is no specific antidote for this poisoning. And the half life of the toxin is 17.5 hours in dogs. Induce vomiting in the first 1-2 hours if the quantity is unknown. Administering activated charcoal may inhibit absorption of the toxin. An anticonvulsant might be indicated if neurological signs are present and needs to be controlled. Oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and fluids might be needed to protect the heart.

Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. This should be treated symptomatically (fluids, etc..) to prevent dehydration.

If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your Vet immediately! They can help you determine the the proper treatment for your pet.