Guest Anonymous Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 My daughter left her toosie rolls out and Frodo ate half of one. Is that enough chocolate to make him sick? What can I give him? I can't get ahold of my vet! He is 8 lbs. Help!! Thanks, Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black GSD Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 How big of a Tootsie Roll? Was it one of the very small ones or the HUGE one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Tootsie-rolls are a hard, chewy chocolate rolled into "log" shapes. the logs have indents in them allowing you to break off pieces of the log and eat them little at a time. They take a long time to chew up. How big was it? Was it one of the giganto ones, or the little 3 inch long ones? And how long ago did he eat it? If you cant get the vet, and you're really concerned - you could give him a 1/2 teaspooon of syrup of ipacac - it's what they give kids who have swallowed something they shouldnt - it will make him throw up. But if it was only half on one of the small ones, I wouldnt be too concerned. You could also call Poison Control in your area. They may be able to give you the number for an emergence vet service, who will tell you on the phone exactly what you need to do. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 My mom and I were talkin about this subject last night... About what is in Chocolate that makes it posioness to dogs, but I couldn't remember what it was! Thanks K for that great discription! We had a Chihuahua once who ate two of those chocolate christmas callanders, my whole stocking of candy, and a bag of hershy's kisses! :o I can't beleive she actually lived through it, though that was a close call! If it was one of those small ones, I wouldn't worry about it either, small amounts (although sometimes it DOES happen) don't usually kill a dog. Although this doesn't mean you should go out and feed your dog a bit of chocolate either! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiger Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 I had a schnauzer that used to eat my Halloween candy every year, chocolate and all. One Christmas she ate 1/2 lb of those chocolate mints, and all that happened was she barfed twice. We didn't even know that she had eaten them until we were cleaning up the mess and discovered it's minty freshness. This was before people knew it was toxic so she never even went to the vet. I would say she was one dog that didn't have a problem with it. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 A tootsie roll doesn't have enough chocolate in it to hurt the dog. Mainly sugar. Might get a bit hyper. I wouldn't worry. My cat ate half of a nestle choc bar and was fine. Tootsie rolls are flavored with chocolate. Shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 I didnt know that Watchdog - thanks. So what kind of chocolate does have enough ot be dangerous? Like Fannie Mae's or something like that? "real" chocolate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolk9s Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 I believe the darker the chocolate, real chocolate, the worse it is for dogs. For instance, bakers chocolate is far worse than milk chocolate. Even if it was not bad for them, I aint sharing my chocolate with my dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Because it's bad for the dog, or because you want it all for you?? LOL just teasing! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Even if it was good for my pup, I STILL wouldn't share mine either! LOL I LOVE my chocolate! LOL :lol: Unless it was GOOD FOR DOGS... then maybe I'd give her a little peice... LOL (I mean even if it was really healthy for them sorta thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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