My dog stole a piece of chocolate candy, is it okay?

The harm of a dog eating chocolate varies, so the owner should take it seriously. Generally, a small amount of cocoa-butter substitute chocolate causes little effect, but watch for abnormal signs.

Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, which are harmful and damage the nervous system and threaten life; dogs also metabolize theobromine slowly. If the dog ate a lot and shows problems, take it to a vet for detoxification promptly.

If a hospital is not reachable, give diluted soapy water or hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting, then go to the vet for follow-up care.