My dog, Tessa got into the kid's easter chocolates. What she ate was about just under to a bar of milk chocolate, I estimate? I have kept an eye on her for a little more than 24 hours and she seems fine, and her bowel movements look alright (as well as the consistency and texture of it) and she's eating normally. But I know chocolate is bad for dogs. Will she be alright?

Updated On April 29th, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Airedale Terrier | Female | 1 year and 6 months old | 90 lbs

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Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

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I am sorry to hear Tessa stole the kids chocolate!! Certainly chocolate can be very harmful to dogs-resulting in a gastrointestinal distress (vomiting and diarrhea), seizures and sometimes even death. I would suspect that if Tessa is not showing any symptoms 24 hours after the ingestion occurred that she likely will be ok. Typically what we expect to see initially would be hyperactivity, a racing heartbeat (put your hand on her chest under her left elbow) and tummy troubles. If you have ANY concerns about how Tessa is doing, especially if she seems overactive, or extremely lethargic, then please take her to your regular veterinarian to be sure she is ok.

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