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My dog ate a chocolate chip pancake. What symptoms should I watch for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 20 lbs

I made a batch of Chocolate Chip pancakes for breakfast this AM. I use Bisquick & to the recipe(2 cups mix,1 cup milk,2 eggs) I add 1 Tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder & to each pancake about 20-ish semi-sweet chocolate chips; each pancake is about 4-5 inches across. I had left one sitting on my plate(plain) & Sammy got after it. I didn't realize this until about 30 min ago. He seems himself &doesn't appear to be dehydrated(checked his gum color). Is there anything else I should keep an eye on?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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Published on December 23rd, 2017

I don’t blame Sammy - those sound delicious! :) He should be fine except for some minor GI upset. I would watch for restlessness, dilated pupils, panting excessively, muscle tremors and worst case scenario, seizures. If anything like that is noted, I would take him to the emergency clinic. If he gets an upset tummy, you can try to withhold his food for 24 hours then start feeding him small amounts of boiled chicken (no bones) and white rice to try and settle his tummy. If his GI upset isn’t improving, I would have your vet take a look at him. Your vet will be able to get him started on some meds to make him feel better. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on June 1st, 2018

    Poor Snickers! It definitely sounds like he doesn't feel well. You can try feeding him some plain boiled boneless, skinless chicken and white rice to see if this settles his tummy. I would also monitor him outside and not let him eat grass as this will make him vomit. Also, you can try to give him Pepcid to see if this will settle his tummy. I would call your vet to get an appropriate dose for his size and medical history. If he isn't improving I would have your vet take a look at him. Your vet will be able to do a fecal, bloodwork and even x-rays if needed and get him started on the proper meds to help him feel better. I hope this helps!

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