What are the signs of dark chocolate poisoning?

Vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, excessive urination, muscle tremors, seizures, heart arrhythmia.

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🍫 Can dogs eat dark chocolate?

Q: Can dogs eat dark chocolate?

No. It's dangerous. If your pet has had some: go to a vet now. Contact emergency vet immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting if seizures present.

🔴 No. It's dangerous.

If your pet has had some: go to a vet now. 🔴 Dangerous 🐶 🐱 dogs and cats

👉 What to do right now

Contact emergency vet immediately.
Do NOT induce vomiting if seizures present.

⛔ Don't

Induce vomiting if seizures present
Wait and see with large ingestions

🐾 Start the full check for my pet

⚖️ How much is too much?

Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.

🐶 Dogs1 oz/lb body weight (dark); 0.1 oz/lb (baking)

🐱 CatsAny amount — equally toxic

👀 Signs to watch for

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Restlessness
Excessive urination
Muscle tremors
Seizures
Heart arrhythmia

⏱️ When do signs show up?

6–12 hours

🔬 Why is it harmful?

Theobromine (C₇H₈N₄O₂) competitively antagonizes adenosine receptors causing CNS stimulation, tachycardia, and diuresis. Dogs metabolize theobromine 10× slower than humans.

Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.