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My dog ate chocolate, vomited. Why is she still thirsty and nervous?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 2 months old | 21 lbs

My dog ate chocolate. I took to a vet where they induced vomiting. She stayed at vet a couple of hours. She is still very thirsty, very nervous and going potty a lot. Is this normal

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on December 28th, 2016

She is probably dehydrated from the vomiting. The active ingredient in chocolate is a stimulant so they can seem anxious after ingestion. Just make sure she continues to drink and monitor her for vomiting or diarrhea.

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