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My dog ate chocolate, how worried should I be?

My 30 lb beagle got into a bag of milk chocolate chips and ate about half the bag, maybe 6 oz. This was about an hour ago. He seems fine right now. Is t...

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My 30 lb beagle got into a bag of milk chocolate chips and ate about half the bag, maybe 6 oz. This was about an hour ago. He seems fine right now. Is this an emergency?

Discussion replies

river_snack

Save the packaging so you can tell the vet exactly what kind and how much he ate. They'll ask.

maple_maybe

Yep, ours had a similar amount and the vet had us bring her in to induce vomiting. She was totally fine after.

bluehoodie

Milk chocolate is less toxic than dark but 6 oz for a 30 lb dog is right at the threshold. Definitely call.

maple_maybe

Beagle mom here, they get into everything. Call your vet or ASPCA poison control right now, don't wait for symptoms.

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