My 11lb dog ate a Reese's peanut butter cup. Should I be worried?

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My 11 lb dog might have eaten 1 reeses peanut butter cup. Should I be worried? Her belly is broken out, but it has rashed like this before. I caught her licking a piece of the brown reeses cup wrapper. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 11 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luna. One Reeces cup likely does not contain enough chocolate to cause toxicity based on her size. It can, however, cause gastrointestinal upset or even a more serious condition known as pancreatitis. If she develops vomiting or diarrhea, then she should see her veterinarian. If she is allergic to any of the ingredients, inflamed skin could result. That being said, her skin changes could be the result of something else especially if it has happened before. You can bathe her with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula to soothe the skin. If this does not help, then she should see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

My 11lb dog ate a Reese's peanut butter cup. Should I be worried?

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