January 5th, 2009
Why is chocolate poisonous to dogs? ?

  • Whats it got in it, that makes is bad for dogs?


  • "Chocolate contains theobromine. A naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs."
    Actually it depends on the dog. My toy poodle ate about 1/2 pound of milk chocolate one day when I was at work, and survived to tell the tale. Though she had been sick a number of times and drunk a lot of water, and when I got home, I made her get up and walk for about 10 minutes, though I did not know that chocolate was poisonous, then. I suspect that she may have inoculated herself against the effects because several years later she consumed another about 6 oz at one sitting, and was not even sick. Yes, I was careless, and it does horrify me that she could well have died because of it, but, at the time, I did not know that chocolate was toxic to dogs.


  • i think?


  • Dogs cannot digest it.

    http://www.dogtopics.com/165/7-questions... - 35k


  • Theobromine.

    Apparently dogs have a bad reaction to this chemical. Large amounts can be deadly to dogs; small amounts can make them sick.


  • not poisonous,just the sugar rots their teeth and the milk content can upset their stomach not to mention all the e-numbers added etc. you can buy dog chocolate that is not as rich in these ingredients.


  • There is a lot of information on the following web site....
    www. missouri scenic rivers .com/ bad dog foods .html
    They explain and have a lot of information on this for you.


  • The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline.

    Toxic Levels

    The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration.

    On average,
    Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.
    Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.
    Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.

    Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as:
    1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate
    1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate
    1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate.

    So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems.

    Clinical Signs

    Xanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs:

    Hyper excitability
    Hyper irritability
    Increased heart rate
    Restlessness
    Increased urination
    Muscle tremors
    Vomiting
    Diarrhea

    Treatment

    There is no specific antidote for this poisoning. And the half life of the toxin is 17.5 hours in dogs. Induce vomiting in the first 1-2 hours if the quantity is unknown. Administering activated charcoal may inhibit absorption of the toxin. An anticonvulsant might be indicated if neurological signs are present and needs to be controlled. Oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and fluids might be needed to protect the heart.

    Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. This should be treated symptomatically (fluids, etc..) to prevent dehydration.

    If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your Vet immediately! They can help you determine the the proper treatment for your pet.








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