My chihuahua ate a white fudge cupcake. What should I do now?

The fudge may cause some gastrointestinal upset so monitor him for any vomiting and diarrhea. You could feed a bland diet of boiled chicken and white rice if you notice any GI signs. If he experiences any lethargy or persistent vomiting and diarrhea, then he should be examined by your vet.

That was naughty of Rudy to eat the cupcake! The good news is that with his weight and the amount of cocoa powder he ate, there will be minimal to no reaction from it. There is no need to induce vomiting. There is a potential for an upset stomach, diarrhea, and agitation, and if you see any GI signs, withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. Otherwise, Rudy should be fine :-)

Hello, thank you for your question about Gigi. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and the toxicity can lead to a severity of symptoms. Depending on when Gigi ate the chocolate and how many ounces of chocolate she ate relative to her weight can determine the likelihood of developing any toxicity. The first signs of toxicity include vomiting/diarrhea, if a large amount was ingested symptoms can progressive to anxiety, tremoring, or seizures. For a small dog like Gigi, even a small amount like 4-5 chunks, could lead to severe side effects. I contacting ASPCA Poison Control who can provide more guided information regarding the dose that Gigi ingested and make recommendations for treatment/veterinary care. There is a fee for their service. Alternatively, you could have Gigi seen by your veterinarian so that they can examine her and determine the need for additional treatments. Hope this helps, good luck!

Oh no! How naughty of Zoe! Fudge alone could lead to gastrointestinal upset with vomiting and diarrhea, or even trigger a case of pancreatitis. However, if the fudge contained sufficient quantities of chocolate, this could lead to other problems, such as heart arrhythmias, seizures, tremors, or even death in severe cases. If the fudge contained chocolate, the potential problems can vary based on the type of chocolate, amount of chocolate in the recipe, and Zoe's 60 pound body weight. I recommend taking a look at the fudge recipe to obtain this information, and then feel free to post another question, request a consultation, or call the ASPCA animal poison control center ((888) 426-4435). If Zoe ate the fudge within the past 2 hours, I recommend taking her directly to your vet or an emergency vet so that vomiting can be induced. (Studies have shown that inducing vomiting with hydrogen peroxide is not safe and can cause significant irritation to the stomach and esophagus, so I do not recommend attempting this at home.) If it has been longer than 2 hours since she ate the fudge, it does not contain chocolate, and she is otherwise eating and acting normally, you can try to switch Zoe to a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for the next few days. If she does not develop vomiting and diarrhea after 3-4 days, gradually transition her back to her normal diet by mixing the bland diet and normal food together for another 5-7 days. However, if Zoe begins to have vomiting, diarrhea, does not eat, or becomes lethargic, she will need to go to the vet for further evaluation. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Zoe!

Pepe will likely be fine unless he is unusually sensitive. White chocolate has the lowest concentration of the chocolates. He may experience some vomiting or diarrhea or he may have no signs at all. To be safe, watch for signs of toxicity such as tremoring, seizures and hyper excitability. If you want to be proactive in regards to possible GI upset, you can feed him a bland diet of 25% boiled white meat chicken and 75% plain boiled white rice tonight and tomorrow morning. If you see anything worrisome, head to the emergency clinic. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

Wow - Mochi had quite the dessert! J/K. Thank you for asking this question. Please check the type of chocolate in the ice cream. If it is milk chocolate, MOST LIKELY it will not cause any major symptoms of chocolate toxicity. However, espresso can be quite strong for a little dog, like Mochi, and could potential be toxic. Signs of caffeine toxicity MAY occur and would be similar to chocolate toxicity. I would not recommend to induce vomiting at this time based on the information you have given. However, the quantity of these products seems like a very small amount I think it is most like to not be a problem. The first signs you would be looking for are vomiting, diarrhea, agitation and/or hyper excitability. If any of these have already started or you see them within the next couple of hours I would recommend to either call the ASPCA number to speak directly to a toxicologist: 888-299-2973 There is a fee to speak to a veterinary toxicologist, however it will be worth it if you need it! or call your local emergency clinic and speak with a veterinary technician about Mochi's symptoms.

How naughty of Kiba! The toxicity from chocolate ingestion varies widely based upon the type of chocolate, amount consumed, and Kiba's body weight. For example, a 15 pound dog that ate 0.5 oz. of baker's chocolate could experience significant elevations in his heart rate and arrhythmias, whereas a 15 pound dog that ate 0.5 oz. of milk chocolate would be unlikely to have any issues. Chocolate ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, arrhythmias, seizures, and even death in severe cases. Try to determine the type and amount of chocolate used in the frosting to determine if a chocolate toxicity is possible. Feel free to request a consultation or post another question for a more specific answer. There is a chance that Kiba could experience some gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting and diarrhea, as a result of eating the cake. Consider feeding him a bland diet of boiled chicken and white rice for the next few days while monitoring him for changes. After a few days, gradually transition him back to his normal diet while mixing the foods together.