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My dog ate a teaspoon of Nutella. Will she be okay? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 16 lbs

My dog just accidently ate about a teaspoon of nutella. I gave her milk to dillute it. Is there anything I have to do now? Will she be okay? :(

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 25th, 2016

A teaspoon of Nutella should not put Buba at risk of serious [chocolate](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/chocolate) toxicity. A 16lb dog would need to eat 5 or more ounces of milk chocolate to be at risk of serious toxicity. At worst, you may see some vomiting or diarrhea. These can typically be managed at home with a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. Monitor for lethargy, persistent stomach upset, loss of appetite, restlessness, increased heart rate or tremors. These symptoms should be addressed by your veterinarian as they may be signs of [chocolate poisoning](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-things-you-should-know-about-chocolate-poisoning).

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 3rd, 2018

    Thor would need to eat over 6 ounces of milk chocolate to be at risk of serious toxicity. You may see some gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea. This can be managed with a 24 hour fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Monitor for persistent vomiting or diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, tremors or increased heart rate.

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