Vets will first induce vomiting, and if this occurs early enough, the dog may not have absorbed very much theobromine. They may also give the dog activated charcoal to help stop absorption. Dogs who have had larger levels of chocolate may need intravenous fluids to help flush the toxin from their bodies, and in the most serious cases, other treatments may be recommended.

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