Dog expert warns what to do if your furry friend eats chocolate

A DOG guru has revealed the exact steps to take if your dog accidentally eats chocolate.

The expert used her social media account to share her knowledge with her 138,100 followers.

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She explained: “There are numerous suggestions about what to do, such as giving your dog hydrogen peroxide and trying to induce vomiting.

“But the best thing you can do is take your dog to the vet immediately.”

She went on to talk about the one case where you don't need to take your dog to the vet.

“The only time you shouldn't take your dog to the vet is if he only has one piece of chocolate or if he ate white chocolate,” says TikTok user @pup_labs.

This is because white chocolate does not contain theobromine, the toxic ingredient in chocolate for dogs.

In the meantime, Dr Rishi Sharmaa veterinarian, has further explained what exactly happens when your dog eats chocolate.

He said: “Dogs lack the enzyme that metabolizes theobromine, which humans can easily metabolize when they eat it.

“If she [dogs] Eating too much can cause cardiac arrhythmias and death.

“The symptoms start between four and 24 hours and when consumed the maximum is 50 mg per kilogram.”

According to The Kennel Clubthe amount of chocolate that is toxic to a dog depends on the type of chocolate he ate, how much he ate and the size of the dog.

“Darker and more expensive chocolates tend to contain more theobromine and are likely to be more harmful to dogs,” they wrote.

Dogs suffering from chocolate poisoning will most likely initially be sick and have stomach pain.

The toxin is a stimulant, meaning it can cause your dog to “become irritable or develop muscle twitches, tremors, convulsions, or have a high heart rate.”

They added: “Other symptoms include drinking a lot, dribbling, not walking in a straight line and breathing quickly.

“If enough chocolate is eaten, the consequences can be serious or even fatal.”

While you should certainly call the vet and take the dog to them immediately, the Kennel Club advises against trying to make your dog sick.

“Don't try to make your dog sick yourself as this can sometimes make the situation worse,” they said.

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