Free Pet Poison Checker · Vet-Sourced · No Signup
Did your dog eat something they shouldn't?
Take a breath. Search any food, plant, or household item and get an instant, vet-sourced verdict — plus exactly what to do next.
Type a food, plant, or anything else — the verdict appears instantly.
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Chocolate Toxicity Calculator
Dog's weight + chocolate type + amount → an instant, vet-sourced risk assessment.
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A pet poison checker built for the worst moment of your week
Every pet parent has been there: the counter-surf, the trash raid, the mystery leaf half-chewed on the carpet. Will It Poison? gives you an instant, honest verdict on 65+ foods, plants, and household items — rated Safe, Caution, Toxic, or Emergency — with symptoms and step-by-step guidance sourced from the ASPCA, Merck Veterinary Manual, and Pet Poison Helpline.
The most common panic is chocolate, and the answer is never one-size-fits-all: a Great Dane and a Chihuahua eating the same cookie face completely different risks. That's why we built the chocolate toxicity calculator — it does the exact mg-per-kg math vets use, in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if my dog ate something toxic?
Stay calm, remove any remaining material, and identify what and roughly how much was eaten. Then call your vet or a 24/7 poison hotline — ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661). Don't induce vomiting unless a professional tells you to; for some substances it makes things worse.
How does the pet poison checker work?
Type any food, plant, or household item into the search box and you'll instantly see its danger level for dogs (Safe, Caution, Toxic, or Emergency), the symptoms to watch for, and step-by-step guidance — all compiled from veterinary sources like the ASPCA and Merck Veterinary Manual.
How much chocolate is toxic to a dog?
It depends on the dog's weight and the chocolate type. Around 20mg of methylxanthines per kg of body weight causes mild signs; 40–60mg/kg is dangerous. Dark and baking chocolate are 5–10× more toxic than milk chocolate. Use our free chocolate toxicity calculator for your dog's exact numbers.
Is this a substitute for calling a vet?
No. This is an educational reference to help you act fast and informed. For any real or suspected poisoning, call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline — especially if your dog is already showing symptoms.