Chocolate Toxicity Calculator for Dogs

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Toy (less than 5kg)
Small (5–12kg)
Medium (12–25kg)
Large (25–40kg)
Giant (more than 40kg)

What type of chocolate did your dog eat?

Milk Chocolate

Mild Dark Chocolate

Strong Dark Chocolate

White Chocolate

Cooking Chocolate

Cocoa Powder

How much chocolate was eaten?

How much chocolate was eaten

Don’t know? Try to estimate below:

Small Wrapped approx. 5g
Single Bar approx. 40g
Large Bar approx. 200g
Share Bag approx. 120g
Gift Box approx. 12 pieces
Advent Calendar approx. 100g
Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cakes are generally made with both cocoa powder and different types of chocolate. You should make sure to select Cocoa Powder as your chocolate type to ensure a more accurate result.

approx. 400g
Raw cacao nibs

Please select the cocoa powder option to calculate how much raw cacao nibs may be poisonous to dogs

Teaspoon (approx. 3g)

Chocolate Toxicity Rating

Negligible

(estimated theobromine level of less than 20mg/kg)

No symptoms are expected

But if your dog is unwell, contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest pet emergency clinic.

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Continue to monitor your dog closely for up to 24 hours after ingestion. If they show any of the symptoms listed below, contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now pet emergency clinic or 24/7 hospital.

Vomiting or diarrhoea
Rapid breathing
Restlessness or hyperactivity
Tremors or incoordination
Increased heart rate
Seizures

Chocolate Toxicity Rating

Mild to moderate

(estimated theobromine level of 20–40mg/kg)

Your dog may need to see a vet

Be prepared. Find your nearest pet emergency clinic.

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Monitor your dog closely for up to 24 hours after ingestion. If they show any of the symptoms listed below, contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now pet emergency clinic or 24/7 hospital.

Vomiting or diarrhoea
Rapid breathing
Restlessness or hyperactivity
Tremors or incoordination
Increased heart rate
Seizures

Chocolate Toxicity Rating

Possible emergency

(estimated theobromine level of 40–60mg/kg)

Seek veterinary advice

Symptoms of toxicity likely. Contact your vet immediately.

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Even if your dog is not showing any of the symptoms listed below, urgent treatment may be needed so contact your vet as soon as possible or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now pet emergency clinic or 24/7 hospital.

Vomiting or diarrhoea
Rapid breathing
Restlessness or hyperactivity
Tremors or incoordination
Increased heart rate
Seizures

Chocolate Toxicity Rating

Serious emergency

(estimated theobromine level of more than 60mg/kg)

Seek urgent veterinary advice

Treatment required. Contact your vet immediately.

Find an Emergency Vet

Find your nearest clinic for immediate treatment.

Enter City, Town, or Postcode

Even if your dog is not showing any of the symptoms listed below, immediate urgent treatment may be needed so contact your vet as soon as possible or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now pet emergency clinic or 24/7 hospital.

Vomiting or diarrhoea
Rapid breathing
Restlessness or hyperactivity
Tremors or incoordination
Increased heart rate