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03-24-2005, 03:59 PM | #1 |
Tilly & Sami Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Syracuse, Utah
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| AKC ask Dr Kevin ref: to chocolate From AKC Family Dog Ask Dr. Kevin Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs by Kevin Fitzgerald, Ph.D., D.V.M. Of Animal Planet's Emergency Vets Each holiday season, veterinarians witness an increase in accidental chocolate poisoning in dogs. The majority of pet owners do not realize the potential for intoxication that chocolate possesses. Theobromine, caffeine and theophylline are all naturally occurring molecules that are found in several foods, plants, beverages and human and veterinary medications. Based on the number of calls received by The National Animal Poison Control Center and the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, one of the most commonly encountered poisonings in pet dogs is theobromine, or chocolate, poisoning. Theobromine comes from the plant Theobroma cocoa and is present in chocolate, cocoa beans, cocoa bean hulls, cola and tea. Milk chocolate is obtained from seeds of theobroma cacao after fermentation and roasting. Milk chocolate has about 44 mg/ounce of theobromine; a 4.5 oz. milk chocolate bar has about 240 mgs. of theobromine. Unsweetened baking chocolate has even more -- about 390 to 450 mgs of theobromine per ounce. Relative theobromine content per ounce for various products is: Milk chocolate: 44 - 60 mgs/ounce Unsweetened baking chocolate: 450 mg/oz Cacao meal: 300 - 900 mg/oz Cacao beans: 300 - 1200 mg/oz Hot chocolate: 13 mg/oz The lethal dosage of theobromine in dogs is between 250 and 500 mgs/kg, or about 2/3 to 1 1/3 of baking chocolate for every 2.2 pounds of body weight. However, serious non-fatal poisonings have been reported in dogs after eating smaller amounts. At our practice, a 20-pound dachshund showed serious signs of poisoning after eating 3/4 of a pound of milk chocolate and another 22-pound dog died after eating two pounds of baking chocolate. Deaths due to theobromine have been documented in horses who ate cocoa bean hulls used in bedding and in other livestock fed cocoa waste products. No chocolate poisonings have been reported in cats, which is probably a reflection of their eating habits. The the first signs of chocolate poisoning are vomiting and diarrhea, increased urination and nausea. These can progress to cardiac arrhythmias and seizures. Dogs definitely have a sweet tooth. Dog-proof for home to keep your dog safe. Milk chocolate should never be given to your pet and it should be kept well out of reach. Unsweetened baking chocolate should be kept in closed containers in upper, latched cupboards. If your dog eats potentially dangerous amounts of chocolate and you can get the pet to your vet within two hours, vomiting can be induced to remove the poison. If longer than two hours has passed, the animal may need to be seen and treated. Direct any questions you may have to your veterinarian, regional poison control center, or the National Animal Poison Information Center at The University of Illinois in Urbana which provides computer-supported telephone consultation for potential poisonings.http://www.napcc.aspca.org/ or call the toll free number(888) 252-7387. It is our responsibility to keep our animals safe. Protect your dogs from their own sweet tooth. Occasional treats are okay, but keep your dog away from candy bars. |
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03-25-2005, 05:56 AM | #2 |
Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mallorca-Spain
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| I think a yorkie needs to eat ALOT of (milk) chocolate for it to be fatal.Its the dark chocolate you have to worry about I am a chocoholic and I always have chocolate around the house,its everywhere.I always have a huge bar of it next to the computer and smaller bars laying around each room of the house..this means that on many ocasions,Lady and Jess have been able to get at it and in the past year they have eaten it many times.I do try to keep it out of the way,but I have small kids who also love chocolate and it does get left around.Nothing has ever happened to mine through eating chocolate.I heard that sometimes they throw up or have lose stool afterwards,but this hasnt been my case at all.My youngest yorkie has a sensitive tummy,I can give her some ham and sheŽll throw up..but chocolate doesnt seem to upset her in any way at all.Dont get me wrong..I DONT hand it out to them at all..lol,but they have had their share of chocolate treats which they have stollen! I think certain things can effect certain dogs in different ways.I read a LONG list of foods that are suppsed to be highly toxic,and I was shocked because I had given mine half of those things before with no reaction what so ever There are ALOT of things out there that can makes our babies sick,but its not all on those lists and some of the things that are,are harmless in the quantities that we give to them The reason im saying this is NOT so that people think they can give their babies chocolate..its for those whos babies accidently eat some and their owners think: "OMG..chocolate is on THE LIST".Iv seen many posts where people are frantic and worried sick,so this post in a way is to et them know that their babies should be fine Last edited by Chelsie1978; 03-25-2005 at 07:07 AM. |
03-25-2005, 06:47 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| My pup just got ahold of my daughters easter candy she brought home from school. One of those chocolate eggs. Thanks for the post.
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03-25-2005, 01:33 PM | #4 | |
Tilly & Sami Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Syracuse, Utah
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