My dog ate chocolate

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my dog ate chocolate bar. what do i do now?



Reply from Dave Accepted answer! User Rating:  1570 Knowledge Tokens
To summarize the article cited in the first link below:
Chocolate can be lethal to dogs due to the chemical called theobromine naturally found in cocoa beans.
The key thing to look for at this point are your dog's symptoms to determine if your dog ingested a toxic dose: Within the first few hours, the evidence includes vomiting, diarrhea or hyperactivity. As time passes and there's increased absorption of the toxic substance, you'll see an increase in the dog's heart rate, which can cause arrhythmia, restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination or excessive panting.

If you believe your dog is experiencing any of the described symptoms, follow the advice in the second link below to induce vomiting.

http://www.dogownersdigest.com/news/library/chocolate-dog-poisoning.shtml
http://www.dogownersdigest.com/news/library/chocolate-poisoning-dog-care.shtml

It is important to do this all immediately!
I wish your dog luck.
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