What are the signs of milk chocolate poisoning?

Vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, hyperactivity.

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🥛 Can dogs eat milk chocolate?

Q: Can dogs eat milk chocolate?

Best avoided. If your pet has had some: watch them at home. Calculate dose per body weight. Small amounts in large dogs: monitor. Small dogs or cats: call vet.

🟡 Best avoided.

If your pet has had some: watch them at home. 🟠 Careful 🐶 🐱 dogs and cats

👉 What to do right now

Calculate dose per body weight.
Small amounts in large dogs: monitor.
Small dogs or cats: call vet.

⛔ Don't

Ignore small amounts in dogs under 10 lbs

🐾 Start the full check for my pet

⚖️ How much is too much?

Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.

🐶 DogsOver 1 oz per 10 lbs

🐱 CatsAny significant amount

👀 Signs to watch for

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Increased thirst
Hyperactivity

⏱️ When do signs show up?

6–12 hours

🔬 Why is it harmful?

Lower theobromine concentration (~60mg/oz vs 450mg/oz in baking). Risk is dose-dependent on body weight.

Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.