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Why did my dog vomit red after eating chocolate cereal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maremma Sheepdog | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 13 days old | 25 lbs

My dog vommited a tinged red vommit. But 2 days ago i caught him eating chocalate cereal. Is this causing the problem

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2017

The episode may be dietary related but chocolate should not be the cause even though it could be toxic to dogs, he must have eaten a very large amount of them to experience any side effects. I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    It could be whats causing this. withhold food for 8 hours then offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If he continues vomiting or is not eating, take him to the vet to get treatment.

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