Dog Chocolate Poisoning Treatment

Use these treatments if your dog is showing symptoms of having dog chocolate poisoning.(less than 2 hours) However, avoid using these treatments on dogs that are having seizures. In either case, call or take the dog to your veterinarian immediately.

If it has been longer than two hours your pet may need more intensive treatment including a activated charcoal treatment, iv fluids, and careful monitoring.

In addition to contacting your own veterinarian you can phone the National Animal Poison Information Center at 1-888-252-7387. Though there is a fee for this consultation, they will provide you with a case number which your doctor can use to access information on how to help your pet.

This procedure should get rid of 70% of the stomach's contents.

Make a 1-to-1 solution of 3 percent standard hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and water.

Give your dog the appropriate amount:

For every 10 lbs. of your dog's body weight, give 1 tbsp. peroxide/water solution.

For example, a 20-lb. dog will need 2 tbsp. peroxide/water solution.

Pour the peroxide/water solution into a turkey baster and squirt it into your dog's mouth to induce vomiting.

Watch for vomiting.

Wait another 10 minutes if the dog has not vomited in 5 minutes.

If your dog has not vomited after the full 15 minutes, re-administer the peroxide/water solution using the same dosage.

Administer 1/4 tsp. ipecac to your dog as an alternative way to induce vomiting. Syrup of ipecac -1/4 to 1 teaspoon per dose but no more than 2 doses.

Avoid giving a third dosage of peroxide/water solution or ipecac if your dog still has not vomited, as that could be dangerous.

DO NOT induce vomiting if your dog:

Swallows an acid, solvent, or heavy-duty cleaner.

Is severely depressed or comatose

Swallows a petroleum product

Swallows Tranquilizers (which prevents vomiting);

Swallows sharp objects (which can get lodged)

Or if two or more hours have passed since the poison has been swallowed.

Dogs have a sweet-tooth but it is our responsibility to keep them safe from dog chocolate poisoning.

Never give chocolate as a treat and keep it well out of reach of interested muzzles.

Keep unsweetened chocolate and other chocolate based baking supplies in tightly closed containers in high cupboards.

A tiny bit of precaution can ensure a safer holiday for the WHOLE family.

Dog chocolate poisoning