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My dog ate Tim Tams! Is chocolate toxic? What should I do now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old

My dog just ate a packet of Tim Tams what doi do?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 5th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is very concerning and how much it will affect Louis will depend on how much was ingested (it comes in packs of different sizes) and how much he weighs. However, it is always best to be cautious as chocolate toxicity is a potentially serious toxicity which can lead to severe complications and even death. Again this will depend on the amount ingested relative to the patient's size. Some of the common complications include gastrointestinal signs, arrhythmia and seizures. If he just ate, a veterinarian may still be able to induce vomiting to at least retrieve some. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your local emergency clinic as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

    Published on July 3rd, 2018

    You are correct that chocolate can be toxic in dogs. However, a chocolate biscuit will have very little actual chocolate in it. I am attaching a handout on chocolate toxicity below. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952115 If Oscar only ate a small part of a biscuit, I would not expect him to have any problems, but dogs can certainly develop some GI upset from eating something abnormal, so I would recommend contacting your veterinarian if he develops any vomiting or diarrhea. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on August 27th, 2018

    Unless he ate a large quantity of Cocoa Puffs, the worst you may see is some stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea). Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. Minor stomach upset can usually be managed with a 24 fast followed by a bland diet fed in small,frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. If not, see your veterinarian for an exam.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 3rd, 2018

    Monitor him closely for vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness and hyperactivity and have him examined by a vet if you notice anything abnormal. Since it was milk chocolate with caramel, the toxicity is lower. You can use this toxicity meter to gauge the level of toxicity. http://veterinaryclinic.com/chocolate/calc.html

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