My dog has eaten chocolate, what do I do?
Could you please explain how chocolate toxicity calculators work for dogs?
A chocolate toxicity calculator is a useful tool that is available online. When our dog snaffles chocolate, it is important to quickly determine if they are in danger or not. We are able to type in a dog’s weight as well as the type and amount of chocolate they have consumed. The type of chocolate is important, as dark chocolate and cocoa are far more toxic than milk chocolate. Remember, some chocolate will contain macadamias or raisins, which are highly toxic regardless. If unsure how much your dog has eaten, it is safer to overestimate. Dogs can eat a large amount in just a few seconds. If there is a risk of toxicity, the calculator will advise you to seek emergency vet treatment and the sooner this is done, the better the chance of a full recovery.
‘DOGS CAN EAT A LOT IN SECONDS’