JasonL,
As Scrub mentioned earlier, it’s the theobromine, which, like caffeine, is dangerous to dogs and cats when consumed in large quantities.
How much is too much? According to The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats (a collection of useful info from vets, breeders, and other experts), baking chocolate is particularly dangerous because it contains nine times more theobromine than milk chocolate, though either kind can cause problems. A toxic dose of theobromine for a 20-pound dog is about 1,000 mg–the amount found in 28 oz. of baking chocolate.
Thanks. Somehow I didn’t see Scrub’s reply.
Once, I was babysitting my brother-in-law’s Viszla and I left two Hot Rox caps that were wrapped in foil sitting on the coffee table. I noticed they were gone and I searched all over the place and then finally noticed that Franny (the dog) was making a weird face. I pried her mouth open and saw the Hot Rox just sitting on her tongue. She wanted to eat them, but apparently they didn’t taste good enough to swallow.
The Advil thing is good to know. My dog likes chasing things I drop. He ate fish oil caps and they messed him up (digestively). Hope the dogs are alright, keep us posted.
Onions and grapes (including raisins) are not good for dogs either, and the obvious turkey. Keep them away from your dog!
UPDATE!
The dogs will be going home today or tomorrow but they need to be watched very carefully for weeks if not months. There is a possibility that they will have lingering kidney problems but a full recovery has not been ruled out. Thanks for all the get well wishes for her pups I’ll llet the little girls know people whe don’t know them were pulling for them.