Frequently Asked Medical Questions
Common Questions and Concerns:

Chocolate Ingestion

Baking chocolate and dark chocolate are generally more toxic than milk or semisweet, but even small amounts of chocolate can be toxic in pets that are very sensitive to it or that have other health problems. As little as 1/2 oz in a 5-pound pet can be toxic. Sometimes, even the wrappers are ingested which can lead to an intestinal blockage. Please call for advice or bring your pet in for an examination if it has eaten chocolate.