My dog ate mint chocolate chip ice cream. What should I do next?

Considering her weight few laps of it (especially if not dark chocolate) should not provoke any toxicity. I would monitor her for the next hours and if showing any signs (restless/generally unsettled, breathing abnormally, vomiting, diarrhoea) a check up would be needed.

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.

I think Chewy had himself a snack! No it should not cause any harm. If he has a really sensitive gut, it might make some diarrhea for a day. But I doubt even that is going to happen. Since ice cream has a lot of sugar, some of his gut bacteria might have a field day with gas production......sooooo that may be a temporary side effect.

The ice cream could be the cause of the diarrhea. I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. 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. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

If you still have the ice cream container, check the label for chocolate or cocoa content. This is needed to calculate how much chocolate or cocoa your dog ingested. Unfortunately I cannot tell you if your dog ingested a toxic amount. You can do one of three things: take your dog to a pet ER and have them make your dog vomit. This will work if he ingested the ice cream within the past hour. Or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435 The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card. They will be able to best advise you. Please have the label available so you can let them know the amount of chocolate/cocoa listed. or you can wait it out an watch for signs of toxicity such as agitation, nervousness, fast heart beat, general malaise, collapse. If any of these signs occur, take Louis to a petER for supportive care.

You could try feeding Coco a bland diet as long as she doesn't have any food sensitivities - plain, boiled chicken breast and white rice is a good choice. If you notice more shaking or she seems agitated or hyperactive you should see a vet right away since these could be signs of chocolate toxicity (it would be pretty unlikely from a small bite of chocolate ice cream). If the decreased appetite and loose stool continues despite the bland diet you should see your vet.

You must take him to the vet urgently as chocolate can be deadly in high amounts, the vet will give Cocco an injection to induce vomiting, if it has been less than 2 hours then the prognosis should be good after the treatment.