🍫 Dog Chocolate Toxicity Meter
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which can cause severe cardiac arrhythmias and seizures in canines. Enter your dog's weight and the amount eaten below for an instant toxicity evaluation.
Understanding Theobromine Levels
In dogs, the half-life of theobromine is 17.5 hours (compared to just 2-3 hours in humans). Because dogs metabolize it so slowly, toxic levels accumulate rapidly in blood plasma.
- 20 mg/kg: Mild agitation, hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea.
- 40-50 mg/kg: Cardiotoxicity, tachycardia (racing heart), arrhythmias.
- 60+ mg/kg: Severe tremors, seizures, potential coma or cardiac collapse.