My 5 kg Dog Ate 20g of Dark Chocolate — Is It Dangerous?
Check whether 20g of dark chocolate is toxic for a small 5 kg dog — dark chocolate has much higher theobromine than milk chocolate.
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.
Dark chocolate is far more toxic to dogs than milk chocolate — even small amounts can be dangerous for small breeds.
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.