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My dog ate dark and milk chocolate 15 hours ago. Will he get sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

Hi my dog ate about 500 grams of white,milk and dark chocolate about 15 hours ago and he seems fine nothing out of the ordinary but I'm still abit worried I have been watching him all day .will he be fine I just have to go to work and I'm worried he will get sick when I leave

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2019

I'd have someone stay with Oscar to check on him, as it can take up to 24 hours for signs of chocolate toxicity to occur. I'm not concerned about the white chocolate, but I'm quite concerned about the dark and milk chocolate. Dark chocolate is the most toxic type of chocolate.

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