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My dog ate chocolate chips, threw up, and is calm. Vet or monitor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 85 lbs

My dog ate some semi sweet chocolate chips. Approximately 12oz were in the bag. I’m not sure exactly when he did so, but he threw up about 15 minutes ago. Prior to that he was Acting distressed, panting and restless. After vomiting he is not panting as much and is much more calm, not acting distressed at all. I am wondering if I should still bring him to the vet or if I should monitor him. Thank you!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on May 13th, 2018

Thank you for providing information on what type of chocolate Fang ate and about how much he ate. Assuming he ate all 12 oz of the semi sweet chocolate, at his weight of 85 pounds, this should result in a mild reaction. You are seeing signs of it, including the vomiting, panting, and restlessness. Given that he is much more calm now, I would continue to monitor him. It can take up to 24 hours for the full effects of chocolate toxicity to occur, and if he continues vomiting, acts distressed, pants, and/or is restless again, then yes I would take him into a vet to be safe. To help with the vomiting, I recommend withholding 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. Hopefully, however, the worse has passed for him and he will be fine. Best of luck!

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