Yikes! Sam just licked two containers!
 

Of this Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® Mocha Fudge Sundae

The lil chit got them out the trash while I was in the shower! He even knocked down the baby gate to get in the other room. I know there was not much left in there but do you think it was enough to make him sick? He is acting fine but just a bit worried none the less. What do you think?

ETA - I had peroxide but I spilled it the other day and I dont have any here now =(

I checked these links and they dont work
Chocolate Poisoning:
Comprehensive look at types of chocolate and toxicity by weight:
http://users.snip.net/%7Ecarm74/choc.htm
Chart of toxicity by chocolate type and dog weight:
http://www.frii.com/~phouka/dogs/dog_choc.htm

I don't believe what little he licked out of the cups will hurt him. Chocolate can be toxic but even for a little dog it takes a large amount and usually has to be pure to be toxic. Just keep an eye on him and watch for tummy upset which you probably won't see. I have always let mine lick the cups no matter what the flavor was. Anyway, if you are on Weight Watchers, and you are like I was, there couldn't have been much left. :)

Thanks, I am on WW so you are correct, not a lot left in mine for sure :rolleyes:

I did find this online and feel a bit better plus w/your post, still scares me the lil booger!

We've all heard it, "Don't give your dog chocolate it will kill him". We'll how true is it you're probably wondering. Do I have to rush him to an emergency vet if he ate one of my M&M's?

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.

Licking from an empty container isn't probably enough chocolate to hurt him. If you are really concerned...call you emergency vet or poison control for animals.

Don't you just hate it when they are so quick to get things they are not suppose to have..I so have a bath/shower anymore when hubby is around to sit in the kitchen...
people think I worry for nothing.. easy to say when you do not have a yorkie..
anne

Suzi got into melted chocolate ice cream with Syrup last week. It scared ,me to death. I did call the vet and he told me to do the hydro peroxide thing. So I did, and of course it was difficult to say the least.
Your Dog is probably going to be just fine. IF he shows any of the symtoms that someone posted do take action. :aimeeyork

Thanks all! He is curled up beside me sound asleep.

I did call and wake my vet up. Good thing he likes me :rolleyes: He said to watch him but he probably did not get enough to make a difference.

My heart dropped when I saw what he was doing! I am really glad I dont have the skinkids, he scares me enough:eek:

Give that rascal a hug for me! Whew! I don't think it was enough to hurt him.

(If it were at my house, I wouldn't worry at all because I would have already licked any chocolate left on a container long before I threw it away! lol) ;)

If you are on WW then he isn't going to get enough to make him sick. You know that stuff isn't real and you eat what is there because you are so hungry for chocolate yourself. Good Luck with him. They are so quick.