My dog ate Milo powder. Is it safe? What symptoms should I watch for?

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• Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

  Veterinarian

  It depends how much he ate. please, provide information how much powder he had, what are the ingredient of the powder (mainly what type and how much chocolate) and the weight of your dog. With these information we will be able to tell you if your dog needs to be seen by a vet or not

  

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• Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  The possible toxicity depends on the quantity of powder eaten and her weight.
  
  If it is a small quantity it is unlikely to cause any possible toxic effect.
  
  diarrhea and vomiting may occur, if happen withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours.
  
  I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on November 11th, 2018

  The small amount will likely pose no risk of chocolate, or theobromine, toxicity. You may see some mild stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea). This is best managed with a short fast followed by a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve.
  Monitor for tremors, increased heart rate, restlessness or persistent GI upset. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.
  

  

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 29th, 2018

  By now your dogs should have signs of chocolate toxicity if they ate a toxic amount of the milo powder.
  Signs are:
  Hyperactivity
  Restlessness
  Vomiting
  Elevated heart rate
  Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)
  Abnormal heart rhythms
  Tremors
  Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature)
  Seizures
  Collapse
  If any of these signs appear you need to take your dogs to a veterinarian for an exam and supportive care.

  

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