Jennifer U. asked

๐Ÿ• ย Dog Health

My dog, Athena, ate a small amount of chocolate from a waffle. I'm not sure how much she weighs, but I estimate around 8-10 pounds. I'm also unsure of the exact amount of chocolate she consumed, but it seemed minimal, like a teaspoon or less. Should I be concerned about chocolate toxicity, and is there anything I should do or watch for?

January 22nd, 2023

Eric K. answered

You don't need to be overly concerned about chocolate toxicity in this case. The amount of chocolate...

January 22nd, 2023

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