Dog shaking after eating coffee grounds: Is it an emergency?

Oh Banksy! He should not have reached the toxic level from that amount. However, if he is showing signs of tremors, I recommend seeking medical attention. He could be shaking from the peroxide as that can cause GI upset, too. Your safest bet is to contact a veterinarian. He may need treatment for the tremors. Good luck and kisses to Banksy!

The amount of theobromine your pet has been exposed to is relatively low but he is showing some worrying signs of toxicity, for that reason i strongly recommend that you take him to the vet ASAP just in case he needs supportive treatment to go through this phase of potential toxicity.

You should have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. This amount of chocolate could be toxic to him and now he may also be at risk of developing pancreatitis. It is important that he is assessed ASAP.

That was naughty of Zeus to get into the trash, but good on you for reaching out for help! Yes, you are correct that coffee grounds are poisonous, and if they eat a moderate amount of them, it will cause toxic symptoms. The good news is that these symptoms start appearing within the first one to two hours of ingestion, so if he ate them six to seven hours ago and is acting normally, then he likely did not ingest enough to cause a problem. I will give you the symptoms of toxicity just in case you see some worrying symptoms, but he should be ok :-) Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, an increased heart rate, an irregular heart rate, excitability, and tremors.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lala. Nutella is high in fat and calories. This can cause gastrointestinal upset in a dog. There is a small amount of chocolate as well. This has the potential to cause toxicity, but the amount was likely too small given her size. However, I do recommend that she sees a veterinarian, especially if the vomiting continues. Pancreatitis is another complication and this can be serious. Inflammation of the pancreas is commonly triggered by high fat foods. I hope this information helps!

A teaspoon of Nutella should not put Buba at risk of serious [chocolate](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/chocolate) toxicity. A 16lb dog would need to eat 5 or more ounces of milk chocolate to be at risk of serious toxicity. At worst, you may see some vomiting or diarrhea. These can typically be managed at home with a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. Monitor for lethargy, persistent stomach upset, loss of appetite, restlessness, increased heart rate or tremors. These symptoms should be addressed by your veterinarian as they may be signs of [chocolate poisoning](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-things-you-should-know-about-chocolate-poisoning).

Wow - Mochi had quite the dessert! J/K. Thank you for asking this question. Please check the type of chocolate in the ice cream. If it is milk chocolate, MOST LIKELY it will not cause any major symptoms of chocolate toxicity. However, espresso can be quite strong for a little dog, like Mochi, and could potential be toxic. Signs of caffeine toxicity MAY occur and would be similar to chocolate toxicity. I would not recommend to induce vomiting at this time based on the information you have given. However, the quantity of these products seems like a very small amount I think it is most like to not be a problem. The first signs you would be looking for are vomiting, diarrhea, agitation and/or hyper excitability. If any of these have already started or you see them within the next couple of hours I would recommend to either call the ASPCA number to speak directly to a toxicologist: 888-299-2973 There is a fee to speak to a veterinary toxicologist, however it will be worth it if you need it! or call your local emergency clinic and speak with a veterinary technician about Mochi's symptoms.