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My dog ate dark chocolate. Is she okay? What symptoms to look for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltipoo | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Hi! My name is Grace! My dog ate some chocolate and I was wondering if she is going to be ok! You see, I has making a meal for the poor and one of the bars was dark chocolate! I saw a fingernail sized hole and she probably ate a few licks. I just want to cheek if she is ok any signs I can tell? She has not thrown up. She is a 2 year old malti-Pooh also I don’t have the money to afford keeping the convo going so I can’t write back. - Grace

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 24th, 2019

It doesn't sound like she ate enough to be toxic. A dog her size would have to ingest 1-2 ounces of dark chocolate for it to make her sick. I suggest you refer to the link below for symptoms to watch for. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs )

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