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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Chocolate

Also known as: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Cocoa, Cacao, Baking Chocolate

food • confectionery
Toxic compound: theobromine

What Happens

Theobromine poisoning causes vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, seizures, and potentially death

Timeline

Symptoms appear within 1-4 hours, peak at 6-12 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, seizures

Do This Right Now

Contact emergency vet immediately - do NOT induce vomiting

When to Worry

ANY amount of chocolate is dangerous - this is always an emergency

Vet Consultation

Emergency vet visit required immediately

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.