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My Maltese ate a few chocolate chips. Is it dangerous for her health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 9 lbs

My dog accidently ate 2-3 semi sweet chocolate chips. She is a 7-9 pound matlese Will she be okay?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2017

This small amount of chocolate should not cause any toxic effects in your dog (only 2 to 3 chips). If your dog has a very sensitive GI tract she could have some stomach upset (i.e. diarrhea) but it is unlikely with that few chips being ingested.

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    Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 7th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It really depends on how much Lola weighs and how much chocolate she ate. If she’s a large dog it is likely not concerning. If she’s a small dog you may see some vomiting or diarrhea. If you are concerned I would recommend contacting Pet Poison Control and give them the pertinent information. They can guide you if medical intervention is necessary. Good luck and kisses to Lola!

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on May 10th, 2019

    Toxicity greatly depends on how much was ingested, the type of chocolate (milk and white chocolate are less of an issue than dark chocolate/cocoa). If you believe Bella ate a toxic amount or is showing signs of illness such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc then seeking veterinary care ASAP is best. If you are unsure if how much she ate is harmful, you can contact the Pet Poison Helpline (there is a fee for this service) for more assistance and to see if you need to seek veterinary care: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 26th, 2018

    Hello. So sorry this happened. I would not be very worried about this. I plugged all the details into a calculator and she did not ingest a toxic dose. Milk chocolate is the least toxic to dogs and she only ate 1/2 packet which is about 10 grams. You may notice some minimal symptoms if she has any at all. These would include upset stomach, diarrhea and some restlessness. If you are worried at all you should always take Bella to your vet. While she didn't eat a toxic dose, each animal is an individual and there is no way for me to be sure how her system will react. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 20th, 2019

    Hello. Bella should be fine, but if in the next 4-6 hours she develops any vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, excessive panting, then have her seen as soon as possible. There really is not enough actual chocolate in the Kit Kats or the peanut butter eggs to make a dog this size very sick, but just keep an eye on her. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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