My dog licked cacao powder. Should I worry about her rumbling stomach?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Leo. Based on his weight, he would need to ingest at least 10g of cocoa powder to cause mild to moderate symptoms. Licking some that was on your shirt should not cause any problems. I hope this helps!

No need to worry! Licking the wrapper won't be enough chocolate to cause Hazel any problems. Even eating a bit of the wrapper is not a worry. This should dissolve in her stomach acid and pass without issue. You don't need to do anything. I hope this helps!

Oh dear! The good news is that there is not enough chocolate (namely, the theobromine and caffeine) in one packet of milk chocolate hot cocoa mix to cause any significant issues for Luna. However, there is a chance that she might experience an upset stomach in the coming day or two, depending on what else she may have eaten. There's no need to rush to the emergency vet for this issue. Just keep an eye on her overall energy level, appetite, and the presence of any vomiting or diarrhea. I hope that everything goes well!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I don't think there is anything to worry about. The toxic dose for milk chocolate is about 5g per each pound of body weight. So, your Stella would have to eat about 70g of milk chocolate before we would recommend any treatment. She should be fine, I don't expect she will develop any concerning symptoms at all

1 oz (about 30 g) would be needed for Chester to really have any problems. The container says that 5 TBsp = 41 g, so he would have to consume 4 or so tablespoons to have a problem. I think he should be ok with just a few flakes. Thank you for using Pet Coach and enjoy your hot chocolate!

She's really cute! If you're talking about a chocolate flavored rice cereal, there shouldn't be a problem aside from a possible upset stomach from eating something unfamiliar. Chocolate toxicity is serious, but there is so little actual chocolate and therefore very little of the substance called theobromine that is what is toxic to dogs and cats. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. Unless she got into actual chocolate such as chocolate chips, bakers chocolate or ate a candy bar, she should be fine.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luna. One Reeces cup likely does not contain enough chocolate to cause toxicity based on her size. It can, however, cause gastrointestinal upset or even a more serious condition known as pancreatitis. If she develops vomiting or diarrhea, then she should see her veterinarian. If she is allergic to any of the ingredients, inflamed skin could result. That being said, her skin changes could be the result of something else especially if it has happened before. You can bathe her with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula to soothe the skin. If this does not help, then she should see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!