My 3 kg Dog Ate 5g of Dark Chocolate — Is It an Emergency?
Check if 5g of dark chocolate is an emergency for a very small 3 kg dog — small breeds are most vulnerable.
How to use this tool
- Enter your dog's weight.
- Enter the approximate amount of chocolate eaten in grams.
- Select the type of chocolate from the drop-down.
- Read the risk level — act immediately if Moderate or Severe.
Very small dogs face the highest risk from chocolate — get an instant risk assessment and guidance on whether to call your vet.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is chocolate dangerous to dogs?
- Chocolate contains theobromine (and caffeine), which dogs metabolise much more slowly than humans. Theobromine can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid heart rate, seizures, and death at high doses.
- What should I do if my dog ate chocolate?
- Call your vet or a pet poison hotline (e.g. ASPCA Animal Poison Control +1-888-426-4435 in the US) immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.