re: How bad are Reese's peanutbuttercups for dogs?

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Lindt truffles

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Milk chocolate or dark?

Theobromine is a metabolite of caffeine and if you imagine what caffeine toxicity looks in a person, it's similar. Heart racing, rapid breathing, excessive thirst, panting, and vomiting (hopefully).

Not a vet, but almost lost a dog to chocolate about a year ago. She broke into our pantry when we weren't home and ate some bakers chocolate, 100% cocoa dark chocolate powder, and some chocolate chips. I still don't know how she survived, even with a trip to the LSU Vet Emergency Clinic. I think she vomited a lot of it up (had black throw up in multiple places.) But if we hadn't gone to the vet she would have died.

If your dog is acting abnormal, consider calling or visiting the vet. If they're acting normal just keep an eye on them. Also try to keep them calm and no physical activity until they're in the clear.

*Not a vet*