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My dog ate a chocolate cookie. Should I be concerned about poisoning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 12 days old | 18 lbs

my dog ate a double chocolate cookie (about 2 oz) should I worry about this?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2017

No, one cookie by a dog of relatively significant size is not likely to cause any significant toxicity. You may see some mild GI upset but nothing that you need to be truly worried about. Hope this helps!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on June 28th, 2018

    That small amount of chocolate will likely not pose a serious risk of toxicity. He would need to eat 1.5 ounces or more of dark chocolate to be at risk of serious toxicity. Nemo may have some stomach upset (vomiting and/or diarrhea) though. This can usually be remedied with a 24 hour fast (allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte) followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on February 27th, 2018

    There is likely not enough chocolate in two cookies to pose risk of serious toxicity, unless they were pretty big cookies! You may see some gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting and diarrhea, in the next few hours. In the absence of other symptoms, this upset can be managed with a 12-24 hour fast followed by a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. Symptoms that warrant immediate veterinary attention include tremors, restlessness, increased heart rate, seizures, collapse or vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't resolve with conservative treatment.

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 31st, 2018

    There is no enough chocolate in that amount to cause any toxic problems. It can cause upset her stomach. If you notice any vomiting or diarrhea, then get her seen, other wise you can just monitor her

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