A cockapoo dog videoa cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle, who tore up his Christmas presents and got too addicted to chocolate has gone viral on TikTok, receiving over 485,000 views.
A message superimposed on the clip, shared by TikTok user @thesolemansaid: ‘When your dog eats 96 Belgian chocolates and spends the night at the vet – costing £800 [$965].”
The video shows a trail of wraps before the dog is seen sitting calmly while staring at the camera. Just behind the animal appears to be a torn box of Guylian chocolates, next to torn pieces of wrapping paper.
A caption posted with the video reads: “Get a dog they said… #cockapoo #nobed.”
In a later comment, the original poster said the dog had a heart rate of 240. He was sick [vomiting] a lot, but he’s fine now, thankfully.”
Is chocolate toxic to dogs?
The chocolate is toxic to dogs. In an article for VCA, one of North America’s largest animal hospital chains, veterinarians Renee Schmid and Ahna Brutlag write, “Although rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion can lead to serious illness.
Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains theobromine and caffeine. Both chemicals are used as a diuretic, pacemaker, and blood vessel dilator, as well as a smooth muscle relaxant. Dogs can’t metabolize theobromine and caffeine as well as humans, which is why they’re more susceptible to the effects of both, vets said.
“Although some types of chocolate are not as toxic as others, it is safest to keep your pet away from all types of chocolate,” says the American Veterinary Medical Association.
According to the Pet Poison Helpline, a 24-hour, tri-licensed pet poison control service available in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains. contains is important.
“Bakery chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder and gourmet dark chocolate are more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate contains very little theobromine and will not cause chocolate poisoning in animals company,” the helpline says.
It also states that the amount ingested “makes the poison”, adding that “pets that ingest a few M&Ms or 1 or 2 bites of a chocolate chip cookie are unlikely to develop chocolate poisoning”. But the following amounts can be toxic, according to the helpline:
- With milk chocolate, any ingestion of more than 0.5 ounces per pound of body weight can put dogs at risk of chocolate poisoning.
- Ingesting more than 0.13 ounces per pound of dark or semi-sweet chocolate can cause poisoning.
- Almost all bakery chocolate ingestions can lead to poisoning and are considered emergencies.
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Signs of Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
Veterinarians Schmid and Brutlag stated that the most typical signs of chocolate poisoning in dogs are vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, panting or restlessness, excessive urination and rapid heart rate. In severe cases, the dog may also experience muscle tremors, seizures, and heart failure.
If your dog has eaten chocolate, contact your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline to see if a toxic amount of chocolate has been consumed. If a toxic amount has been ingested, “you should have your dog examined by a veterinarian immediately. The sooner treatment begins, the better your dog’s prognosis,” write Schmid and Brutlag.
To see the Pet Poison Helpline Website for more information on what to do if your dog has eaten chocolate and may be the victim of chocolate poisoning.
The viral video was used by several users on TikTok, who were relieved the dog was fine.
User your_novacane wrote: “I think I would be sick if I ate 96 chocolates in one sitting too [hands-over-eyes monkey emoji].”
Get-Personal said: “That’s why I always close my bedroom door on Christmas. [crying/laughing emojis].”
User Samantha Morley852 wrote: “Bless him he looks very sorry for himself [emojis of eyes looking downcast and heart-shaped eyes].”
Francineekl just posted:[heart-shaped eyes emoji] The face [crying/laughing emojis].”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment. The video has not been independently verified.
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