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My Shih Tzu ate a dozen chocolate kisses 2 hours ago. Should I worry?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 8 years and 5 months old | 22 lbs

I have a shitzu ways 11 kg and she eat possibly a dozen chocolate kisses about 2 hrs ago we'll i was out she seems fine should I worry

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 14th, 2016

Nine chocolate kisses equals about 1.45 ounces, so 12 kisses would be 1.93 ounces. Based on the chocolate toxicity calculator, at Josie's weight, you will see minimal to no reaction from eating this amount of chocolate. You may see some GI upset, such as vomiting and diarrhea, and if you do, I recommend withholding food and feeding a bland diet. 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 her normal diet.
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