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My dog ate a chocolate Andes mint with foil wrapper. Is he okay?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 13 lbs

My dog ate an Andes mint covered with Chocolate with the foil wrapping paper on it. He ate the whole thing!

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 12th, 2017

Oh no, that was naughty of Jax! The good news is that one of these mints is not very big, and therefore would not have a lot of chocolate in it. He would need to consume at least two ounces of chocolate at his weight to have a mild to moderate reaction. There will not be two ounces of chocolate in one mint, so I would not expect Jax to experience any problems from this. As for the foil wrapping, that should pass without problem.
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  • Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

    Published on March 12th, 2017

    Jax probably didn't get a toxic dose of it was milk chocolate and only one. If he ingested more, it is possible. He should pass the wrapper without difficulty. He could have diarrhea. Monitor his stools and contact your veterinarian if he develops vomiting or diarrhea.

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