Dogs and cats can not digest chocolate like humans can, due to it containing caffeine and the chemical theobromine.

While all types of chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats the amount in each brand and type of chocolate can vary, which means your pet’s medical care can either be very mild or become an emergency.

If your pet has only ingested a small amount you can check with a

toxicity calculator.

This calculator is only to be used as a guide, if you are concerned about your pet’s health, please call Progressive Vet Care on 9569 5353

If your pet is vomiting or has diarrhoea, seek veterinary attention immediately. If you are seeing fast or irregular heart rate, tremors, seizures or extreme hyperactivity, this is an emergency – bring your pet to our vet hospital immediately.