Chocolate to Dogs?

Question

Why is chocolate poisinouse to dogs? What makes it so harmful to animals and not us?

Answer 1

Their body's system just can't digest chocolate...

This will give you more info...
>http://www.dogownersdigest.com/news/library/chocolate-dog-poisoning.shtml
Why is Chocolate Lethal?

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.

Answer 2

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_news112905

Holiday sweets with chocolate are not for pets. Depending on the dose ingested, chocolate (bakers, semi sweet, milk and dark) can be potentially poisonous to many animals. In general, the less sweet the chocolate, the more toxic it could be. In fact, unsweetened baking chocolate contains almost seven times more theobromine (a substance similar to caffeine) as milk chocolate. Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, hyperactivity and increased thirst, urination and heart rate can be seen with the ingestion of as little as 1/4 ounce of baking chocolate by a 10-pound dog.


For a more detailed toxicology report (aimed at vets) on chocolate toxicosis on dogs and cats, see: http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/vettech_0301.pdf?docID=345

Answer 3

There is a chemical that is within the bean of the coco that makes the immune system of the dogs sick. It is like arsenic to us! once a dog eats chocolate, they become very sick, the more the chocolate (and the richer the flavor of it) the more likely your dog will eventually die of poisoning.
Our immune system has a coating in our stomach that makes it easy for us to digest (unless you are allergic to chocolate). That is why it is safe for us, bad for dogs.

Answer 4

Some people answered your question correctly, (the ones mentioning the bromomide). Anyways, if you want to feed your dog "chocolate" try the Chocolick dog treats. They are made witht a chocolate substitute that dogs LOVE...They are like mini sandwiches with mint in the middle. My beloved Narnia simply loves them.

Answer 5

Caffeine and theobromine, both can be toxic in dogs, the darker the chocolate the higher the content of both. They are rapidly absorbed through the dogs intestinal tract and metabolized through the liver. You should NEVER feed your dog chocolate, raisins, grapes or onions. Just because we can eat it doesn't mean a dog should.

Answer 6

Dogs intestines are different than ours. They cannot digest the chocolate well. I sometimes feed my dog small amounts of chocolate because she likes it, but too much can kill her.

Answer 7

It's not exactly 'poison' in the way we know the word, but their bodies are not able to metabolize chocolate,(and. cocoa, or caffeine products....the exact chemical is theobromine) fast enough to get it out of their blood stream. We have similar reaction to, say, caffeine overdose which is harmful to our bodies.

Answer 8

chocolate contains theobromine, an alkaloid that dogs can't metabolize quickly... we can. theobromine is naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean that increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle.

Answer 9

Turns out theobrimone ( the stuff that makes us feel good after eating chocoltae) is a toxin for dogs. Might be for us too, if you ate enough of it. Read the link below.

Answer 10

I believe it is the caffiene which is a stimulant. It makes everything in their body speed up, therefore leading to heart failure and other medical problems.

I do know if caught early enough, they have meds to make the dog vomit, they also have ways to combat the effects if treated early enough