are dogs allowed to eat chocolates?what are the harmful effects of chocolates to dogs?

Question

according to my mom chocolates might cause your dog to become epileptic..I'd like to confirm if it is really true

Answer 1

Chocolate is poison to a dog!!!!
http://www.dogownersdigest.com/news/library/chocolate-dog-poisoning.shtml

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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.

Symptoms of Chocolate Dog Ingestion and Poisoning
You can recognize that your dog has eaten a toxic dose of chocolate from the symptoms. Within the first few hours, the evidence includes vomiting, diarrhea or hyperactivity. As time passes and there's increased absorption of the toxic substance, you'll see an increase in the dog's heart rate, which can cause arrhythmia, restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination or excessive panting.

This can lead to hyperthermia, muscle tremors, seizures, coma and even death.

How Much Chocolate Is Deadly?
If a 50-pound dog eats a teaspoonful of milk chocolate, it's not going to cause serious problems. However, if that same dog gorges himself on a two-layer chocolate cake, his stomach will feel more than upset and soon it's likely he'll be vomiting or experiencing diarrhea.
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I have been through this with a friends dog.
He got into chocolate donuts.
I didn't know what was wrong with him.
He did not want to eat....and he lives for food...I was concerned...
he had diarrhea etc.
I called vet and I had to give him Pepcid AD and some other stuff and feed him bland for a couple of days. Rice and cottage cheese or something.

One time he ate an entire chocolate pudding cake.
Had to go to vet.

Answer 2

[edit] Toxicity in animals
Main article: theobromine poisoning
In sufficient amounts, the theobromine found in chocolate is toxic to animals such as horses, dogs, parrots, and cats (kittens especially) because they are unable to metabolise the chemical effectively. If they are fed chocolate, the theobromine will remain in their bloodstream for up to 20 hours, and these animals may experience epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death. Medical treatment involves inducing vomiting within two hours of ingestion, or contacting a veterinarian.

A typical 20-kilogram dog will normally experience great intestinal distress after eating fewer than 240 grams (8.47 oz) of dark chocolate, but will not necessarily experience bradycardia or tachycardia unless it eats at least a half a kilogram (1.1 lbs) of milk chocolate. Dark chocolate has 2 to 5 times more theobromine and thus is more dangerous to dogs. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, approximately 1.3 grams of baker's chocolate per kilogram of a dog's body weight (0.02 oz/lb) is sufficient to cause symptoms of toxicity. For example, a typical 25-gram (0.88 oz) baker's chocolate bar would be enough to bring about symptoms in a 20-kilogram (44 lb) dog. Of course, baking chocolate is rarely consumed directly due to its unpleasant taste, but other dark chocolates' canine toxicities may be extrapolated based on this figure. Large dogs such as St. Bernards or Rottweilers are somewhat less susceptible to poisoning, but as dogs like the taste of chocolate products as much as humans do, they should still be kept out of their reach; treats made from carob are a good substitute and pose no threat. There are reports that mulch made from cacao bean shells is dangerous to pets (and other animals)

Answer 3

Epilepcy won't happen, that I beleive is genetic, but the dog may become hyperactive, go into seziers, and possibly die. There is a chocolate substitute that is safe for dogs though. Can't think of what it's called off the top of my head, just search chocolate substitute on Yahoo or whatever.

Answer 4

It is supposed to be bad for dogs.

My dogs are chocolate freaks though. They are little dogs, 6lb. and 4lb. and you can't leave a bag of chocolate candy within their reach. All that will be left are the wrappers. Hasn't hurt them yet (although I do not make a habit of letting them have chocolate--but they will steal it from you in a blink of an eye). They are 13 years and 11 years old.

Answer 5

No Because I Gave My Pomeranian A Chocolate Chip Cookie And Enjoyed it!

Answer 6

chocolate is a very toxic poison for dogs and cats !!

chocolate contains theobromine, an alkaloid that dogs can't metabolize quickly. If a dog ingests a large amount of chocolate, the theobromine can build up and reach a toxic level of concentration, leading to cardiac arrest. it is lethal. meaning your dog will die .

Answer 7

My pekignese ate a snickers bar i threw in the trash and he not dead or epileptic so i'm not sure if it harms dogs or not i wouldn't recommend it but if you want make some peanut butter fudge. My dog love this stuff.

Answer 8

Yes, it will mess up their autonomic nervous system and cause many problems with their organs such as the liver and heart. Dogs do not eat chocolate in the wild, so do not give him that.

Answer 9

If dogs eat a lot of chocolates they could go blind! I am sorry but its true!

Answer 10

Chocolate that humans eat is poisonous to dogs. You can buy doggie chocs, though, if you want to give him a treat occasionally.