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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

📞 ASPCA: (888) 426-4435📞 Pet Poison: (855) 764-7661

Dark Chocolate

Also known as: Dark Chocolate, Baking Chocolate, Cocoa, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Bitter Chocolate

food • confectionery
Toxic compound: theobromine, caffeine

What Happens

Theobromine and caffeine poisoning causes vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, abnormal heart rhythm, and potentially death

Timeline

30 minutes to 6 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, abnormal heart rate

Do This Right Now

Contact vet immediately, induce vomiting if instructed by vet, never wait

When to Worry

Any amount consumed - dark chocolate is most dangerous

Vet Consultation

Emergency - call 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.