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My dog ate hot chocolate and a stocking. Why isn't he eating or pooping?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

We have a lab dog and 2 days ago we came home from work and noticed he chewed up my Christmas stocking, in side the stocking was a hot chocolate package which he also chewed up. Since than he has not eat anything and has not popped what can we do?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 10th, 2017

Oh my. I am so sorry to say but your pet needs to go to a vet immediately. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, as you probably already know, and powdered chocolate is one of the most toxic forms of chocolate. Please take him in to the ER vet immediately for detoxification, fluids and much needed supportive care to help stabilize his condition. All the best!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    I would take him into a vet immediately. Based on the fact that he has not eaten anything and hasn't pooped, I would be very concerned that he has an obstruction from the Christmas stocking contents. He needs an x-ray now to see if he does have an obstruction, and if he does, he will need surgery to remove it. Please take him into a vet now.

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