luvsmylilfruitloop Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Ok so i know,, i know i'm a bad mommy. I thought i had it all put away safe n sounds, but i guess not. I left for the day (wednesday), Dh was home, I had one walmart bag left on the kitchen table. I went thru it, but saw there were just some shirts in it, but nope, there were a bag of Chocolate truffles, and a thing of marshmellow santas way down in the bottom. Dh left togo to the store, never thought anything about the bag on the table, Thought it was Christmas cards from the night before. Now plz keep in mind, there is a greyhound, and a mini Doxie. I cant say for sure but i know they work together, when it comes to getting into trouble. The greyhound can see, and sniff everything up hight, and the doxie is good at climbing up to things, knocking them down, and the two of them have a hay day... now that makes me even more of a bad mommy because i should have known better... Dh gets home to find, all truffles gone, wrappers left behinde, and the same with all marshmellow santas. I cant say who got more of what, all i know is that they r both acting odd.. betsy 9the greyhound) is just a lil more quiet for the last couple of days. She threw up her breakfast this am. not really out of the norm for her, if she eats too fast she tends to "burp" it back up. Now Piper (the doxie) she is acting really odd. almost acting a lil nutters. whinning at everything, barking at everything, and almost stuck to us like glue.. Sooooooo any thoughts on this? since its been a few days, our we pretty much in the clear as far as health issues, or could there be something happening that i dont see? I feel so bad, I know they feel kinda punky, but so far i'm not seeing anything too bad, even their potty breaks seem to be normal.. but as a mommy i do worry....even tho i feel like the worlds worst mommy. Quote The Fruitloop crew: Piper, Bloomer, Sirius Black the kitty cat, Goober, .....Insane human crew: Nikki, Chuckles, Jakob (ds), Naomi baby girl........... and Our Angel babies,, Betsy (Betsy Kiss), Momma Cat, Blue Fish, and Georgie the g-pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 After 4 days I'd guess it is all out of their system by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 (edited) The truffles might be problematic, especially if your little doxie got a good dose of chocolate down. See this article, Canine Chocolate Toxicosis for more info and a list of symptoms to watch for. This other article at http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0129.htm talks about how slowly chocolate is ingested... so the danger may not have passed yet. Hoping that they're both alright... Edited December 23, 2007 by iluvgreys Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Despite the article, after so many days you are in the clear. Just keep them away from more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 If they continue to exhibit strange behavior/symptoms, I'd take them in for an exam and blood tests just to make sure there isn't any lasting damage. For future reference, if they get into something they shouldn't have (i.e., chocolate) you can make them barf with 3% hydrogen peroxide. 1 teaspoon per 10 lbs. of body weight, repeat once after 20 minutes if nothing happens. To speed up the process you can walk them around to jiggle their tummies and stir things up until they hurl. This is best done outside. Works for cats, too. I had to do it with Sapphy when she got hold of a plant of questionable toxicity. It was gross, but better than the alternative. Do not use salt water or syrup of ipecac for animals. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Thank you all for the articles and peroxide info; I have saved them in my dog health files. Jennifer Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I was babysitting for a family with a mini schnauzer once and he got into a 3-level box of godiva truffles. Ate most of it, and was totally fine. Not that I'm advocating chocolate for dogs...I am not. Just wanted to help alleviate your fears! Glad to hear your boys are OK. Little troublemakers, aren't they??!! Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 No judgements, we have had to make our hounds puke before too. I recommend either the peroxide or you can also use a salt water mixture (a LOT of salt, not much water) and that will also make them vomit. Either one you decide on, give it to them and stand back. (I personally like the salt water version better, no foamies!) Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 i think that's happened to many of us. word of advice...don't give the peroxide while your dog is on your bed Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Hey, we've all made mistakes. I would think after 4 days they should be in the clear. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IGmom4now Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I can relate. During a shopping trip out of town, my IGs got into a shopping bag that contained a high-octane chocolate bar, steel cut oats, nutritional yeast and pistachios -- what a mess! and most of the chocolate was gone. They were in a wire kennel, and the bag was way across the vehicle...long story short, we called the vet, she said stop at the nearest place where you can buy peroxide, and pour it down their throats until they puke the chocolate up. I just can't eat rocky road ice cream after that experience.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LuckyGrey Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 (edited) Princess got into chocolate by accident which was a costly night in the ER and so much guilt. Glad your Greyhond and Doxie are ok. Edited December 23, 2007 by LuckyGrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsmylilfruitloop Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 Hey thankyou all so much for all the info. and thankyou for not yelling at me..lol i felt like such a bad mommy. I really should have known better. They seem to be doing well today/tonight. piper isnt whinning anymore, and betsy has been back to old self. I call tomorrow morning and see if the Vet is open, and ask a few questions, but i think we are doin good. again thankyou all so much. Quote The Fruitloop crew: Piper, Bloomer, Sirius Black the kitty cat, Goober, .....Insane human crew: Nikki, Chuckles, Jakob (ds), Naomi baby girl........... and Our Angel babies,, Betsy (Betsy Kiss), Momma Cat, Blue Fish, and Georgie the g-pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 They were in a wire kennel, and the bag was way across the vehicle...long story short, we called the vet, she said stop at the nearest place where you can buy peroxide, and pour it down their throats until they puke the chocolate up. I just can't eat rocky road ice cream after that experience.. Who knows what these guys are thinking sometimes.....Fenway just ate part of a duraflame log. I hope your crew feels better soon! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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