Hi, my labrador ate about 250g of milk chocolate, is he in any danger? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 57 lbs

At Pippy's weight and the amount that he ate, you will see a mild reaction including vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, shaking, and increased urination. Should you see the GI signs, withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

It's difficult to know how much the actual cocoa content is in this, but my estimate is that it would be at-most enough to cause a mild to moderate reaction. Charlie is already showing signs of a mild reaction, which is hyperactivity. Further signs of toxicity can be vomiting, tremors and seizures. If you notice any of these signs, then it's best to take Charlie to a vet for treatment/monitoring, because chocolate toxicity can be deadly. Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done at home for this and giving milk is not helpful. It's best to make sure he has plenty of water and that you check him every two hours for any further signs of toxicity. If he is better within 12 hours, then I would not worry about any further signs of toxicity. I hope that helps and Charlie gets through this fine.

If your dog is 22 pounds as indicated, the toxic level is mild to moderate. You might see vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, agitation, and there is a potential risk of developing pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas which leads to belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea and lack of appetite). Inducing vomiting (if performed within 2 hours of ingestion) and treating symptomatically may be recommended. Symptomatic treatment include fluids, anti nausea medications, and a bland diet. Seek veterinary care to induce vomiting and symptomatic care.

Fortunately 94 grams of milk chocolate would not be enough to cause toxicity in a 60 lb dog. If there was xylitol, raisins or macadamia nuts in the chocolate bars you should see a vet because these ingredients could be toxic. Roadie could still vomit or develop diarrhea from the chocolate and require treatment for an upset stomach so you should let your vet know if you see these signs.

My dog ate 250g of milk chocolate. Is he in danger? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 57 lbs

Hi, my labrador ate about 250g of milk chocolate, is he in any danger?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM 58

Veterinarian

Published on February 13th, 2017

That amount of chocolate can cause mild to moderate toxicity. He may experience vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, hyperactivity, and hypertension. If the ingestion was recent, he should be examined by a vet. Your vet can induce vomiting and give some activated charcoal to help decrease the chance of toxicity. Otherwise, monitor him for abnormal signs and have him examined by a vet for treatment. Below is a chocolate toxicity meter with more information........ http://www.petmd.com/dog/chocolate-toxicity

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