I am not going to be so rude as to overpost but I want to stress some FACTS:
Chocolate, in addition to having a high fat content, contains caffeine
>>> and theobromine. These two compounds are nervous system stimulants and
>>> can be toxic to your dog in high amounts. The levels of caffeine and
>>> theobromine vary between different types of chocolate. For example,
>>> white chocolate has the lowest concentration of stimulants and baking
>>> chocolate or cacao beans have the highest concentration.Depending on the
>>> type of chocolate ingested and the amount eaten, various problems can
>>> occur. The high fat content in chocolate may result in vomiting and
>>> possibly diarrhea. Once toxic levels are eaten, the stimulant effect
>>> becomes apparent. You may notice restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle
>>> twitching, increased urination and possibly excessive panting. Heart
>>> rate and blood pressure levels may also be increased. Seizure activity
>>> may occur in severe cases. Milk Chocolate. Mild signs of toxicity can
>>> occur when 0.7 ounces per pound of body weight is ingested. Severe signs
>>> occur when two ounces per pound of body weight is ingested. This means
>>> that a little less than one pound of milk chocolate can be toxic to the
>>> nervous system of a 20-pound dog.Diagnosing chocolate ingestion is
>>> generally based on the owner's witnessing or suspecting ingestion and on
>>> physical exam findings. Pets that have ingested toxic levels of
>>> chocolate are generally hyperactive, panting, have increased blood
>>> pressure and increased heart rates. Dehydration may also occur if there
>>> has been significant vomiting and diarrhea.Treatment depends on the
>>> severity of the clinical signs and may include continuous intravenous
>>> fluid therapy, medications to help control vomiting and sedatives to
>>> counteract the stimulant effects of chocolate. Occasionally medication
>>> to reduce heart rate and high blood pressure is indicated.Most pets
>>> treated for chocolate toxicity recover and return to normal within 24-48
>>> hours of treatment. Remove your dog from the source of chocolate and
>>> call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog has consumed
>>> a toxic amount. Your veterinarian may recommend that you induce vomiting
>>> in your pet by oral administration of hydrogen peroxide. Transport your
>>> pet to your veterinarian immediately. Home care for pets that have
>>> ingested toxic levels of chocolate is primarily aimed at reducing
>>> gastrointestinal upset and making certain that there is no access to
>>> additional chocolate. Once the nausea is gone, your veterinarian may
>>> recommend a bland diet for a couple of days. Watch for tremors,
>>> hyperactivity or seizures. If your pet is not eating and drinking,
>>> continues to vomit, has persistent diarrhea or still seems hyperactive,
>>> consult your veterinarian for additional recommendations.
>>> http://www.petplace.netscape.com I highly suggest you contact your vet
>>> -above is some valuable information that I hope
>>> will help you if so please click the accept button for the expert that told you to contact your vet.>>
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