How Much Chocolate Will Kill A Dog Calculator
Chocolate is delicious. That’s why we eat it. But what about dogs? Chocolate can be deadly for dogs and we’re going to tell you exactly how much chocolate could kill your dog, as well as some of the symptoms to look out for if they’ve eaten any.
How much chocolate will kill a dog?
- Dogs are more likely to eat chocolate than humans.
- Dogs are more likely to eat chocolate than cats.
- Dogs are more likely to eat chocolate than rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs.
Dogs are highly succeptible to theobromine poisoning.
In addition to the toxic ingredients in chocolate, it also contains caffeine. Dogs are more sensitive than humans and can suffer from caffeine poisoning if they eat even a small amount of chocolate. Theobromine is toxic to dogs in large amounts, even though it doesn’t taste very bitter.
As with humans, theobromine toxicity can lead to vomiting, restlessness and muscle tremors. However, more serious effects include irregular heartbeat and seizures. In extreme cases your dog could die from theobromine poisoning
Calculate the amount of theobromine in chocolate, then use our calculator below to find out how much chocolate could kill your dog.
With our dog theobromine calculator, you can estimate how much cocoa-flavored candy your pup could eat before becoming ill or even dying. For example, if you have a 2kg Yorkshire terrier and feed him 1g of dark chocolate every day for one week, he would be safe. Please note that this is just an estimate based on our calculations—the actual amount will vary depending on factors such as body weight and metabolism rate.
We also provide a cat calculator so you can see how much milk chocolate will kill your cat (and whether it’s worth it). If your furry friend weighs 3kg and eats 1g of milk chocolate daily over seven days, she’ll survive! Of course this depends largely on the type of chocolate—milk versus dark—and how much you feed her each day; we recommend checking with your vet before making any changes in your pet’s diet.
Dog Weight in kg
Step 3: Input your dog’s weight in kg, pounds or stone.
For example, if you have a 10-pound chihuahua, enter “10” in the box marked “kg.” If you have an 80-pound Rottweiler, enter “80” in that box and so on.
Chocolate Type
When it comes to chocolate, not all types of chocolate are created equal. A dog that eats a pound of white chocolate will probably be fine—but what about dark? Milk? The more cocoa in the chocolate, the more dangerous it is to dogs.
A very simple way to look at this is by considering how much sugar there is in each type of chocolate. The less sugar in a given type of chocolate and/or the lower its melting point, the more dangerous it may be for your pup!
Calculate
To calculate how much chocolate would kill your dog, please enter the following information into the table below.
- The amount of chocolate in ounces (oz). To convert to grams, divide by 28.3. For example: if you have 1 cup (8 oz), enter 64; if you have 1/2 cup (4 oz), enter 32; etc.
- The amount of theobromine in milligrams per 100g of chocolate . This number may vary depending on the specific variety of cocoa used in production and its growing region. Please refer to this page for more information on these variations .
- The weight of your dog in kilograms . This is an approximate measurement based on breed averages; use this tool from Animal Planet as a guide for how much food to feed each day based on their caloric needs (1 kilogram = 2 pounds)
Eating chocolate can be dangerous or even fatal for dogs.
Eating chocolate can be dangerous or even fatal for dogs.
Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is toxic to dogs and has been thought to cause heart problems, irregular heartbeat, seizures and other life-threatening conditions. The darker the chocolate, the greater its toxicity level. White chocolate has only a small amount of theobromine but still should not be given to dogs as it may still cause stomach upset or diarrhea if eaten in large amounts by your pet. In some cases, symptoms of chocolate poisoning include vomiting within 12 hours after eating chocolates; diarrhea within 24 hours; hyperactivity; restlessness; nervousness; increased thirst and urination (increases in water intake); tremors or shakiness.
If a dog ingests enough theobromine, it can cause a number of symptoms and even death. The most common symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, tremors and seizures. If you think your dog has eaten chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately or go to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital.
