I fed my dog chocolate can someone help?

I fed my dog some chocolate and now its having something similar to a siezure, what do i do?

    I fed my dog chocolate can someone help?

    I fed my dog some chocolate and now its having something similar to a siezure, what do i do?...
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    • Yahoo answers is no substitute for medical advice.Your dog needs an emergency vet right away. Many kinds of chocolate are very toxic and can cause death in a matter of hours.The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline.The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration.On average, Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as:1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate.So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems. Clinical SignsXanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs: Hyper excitability Hyper irritability Increased heart rate Restlessness Increased urination Muscle tremors/seizuresVomiting DiarrheaTreatmentThere is no specific antidote for this poisoning. And the half life of the toxin is 17.5 hours in dogs. Induce vomiting in the first 1-2 hours if the quantity is unknown. Administering activated charcoal may inhibit absorption of the toxin. An anticonvulsant might be indicated if neurological signs are present and needs to be controlled. Oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and fluids might be needed to protect the heart.Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. This should be treated symptomatically (fluids, etc..) to prevent dehydration.If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your Vet immediately! They can help you determine the the proper treatment for your pet.Also see : http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/dechoc.html

    • first go to the vet and tell him how many pounds of chocolate you fed your dog. remember dogs need at least 4 pounds of chocolate for them to die. so don't get to worried until you see the vet.

    • give up the dog if you are dumb enough to purposely feed it chocolate then mess around getting on line when it's having a seizure instead of rushing him to the vet...honestly, where are your brains???

    • that was probably one of THE MOST idiotic things you could have done.what the hell where you thinking?!?!?! TAKE IT TO THE VET NOW!why the hell would you even be asking this?its obvious!

    • my dog eats chocolate alote but she is like 5 years old and she once ate a WHOLE chocolate cake we took her to the vet and it was okay and + my dog is a REALLY FAT DOG look at this if you want to see her file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Parents/Desktop/riley/Copy%20of%20DSC00569.JPG