2006-12-21 05:13:19 · 11 answers · asked by SunnyDays 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Allergies, it can be poisonous to dogs.
Chocolate contains a xanthine compound, theobromine, that is toxic in sufficient quantities. Examples of other xanthine compounds are caffeine and theophylline. The toxicity from all of these compounds is similar.
It takes a fairly large amount of chocolate to cause problems. Signs of theobrimine poisoning include vomiting, excessive thirst, diarrhoea, restlessness and agitation.
These signs usually develop in six to eight hours. Kidney damage, seizures, heart rhythm irregularities and death may result, in severe cases. There is no real antidote for a theobromine overdose. Support and care can be given, and vomiting can be induced if the poisoning is recognised early enough. Obviously the best course of action is not to feed your dog chocolate to begin with and to be sure to hide your own chocolate stash so your dog can't help himself!
2006-12-21 05:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Melli 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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.
Not all chocolate is the same. Some has a small amount of theobromine; another type has a large amount and still another contains an amount that is somewhere in between. The quantity has a relationship with the weight of your dog. Small dogs can be poisoned, it is easy to understand, from smaller amounts of theobromine than large dogs.
2006-12-21 13:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's like giving your pet crack. Chocalate makes the heart race which could cause a heart attack.
2006-12-21 14:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-12-21 13:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by ourxtrees 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The chemical makeup of chocolate can be lethal to dogs.
Simply put, it can kill them. Their digestive systems are different from those of humans.
2006-12-21 13:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by kentata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u get a good answer let me know my pom got into our christmas candy dish and ate lots of chocalate.....and was throwing up all night.............good Q id like to know as well....
2006-12-21 13:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by pam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the ingredients will poison the dog.
2006-12-21 13:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by southern resident 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes;chocolate can cause dogs to develop worms in their digestive system,resulting in an emaciated appearance.Take the dog to a veteranarian to have him/her dewormed or have someone hold the dog's tail while you pull out the worms by hand.
2006-12-21 13:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by jsimpkinsv2002 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It will dehydrate them and can give them the runs both which are not good.
2006-12-21 13:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by valkesa_83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i don't know but they say it effects dog's eyes
2006-12-21 13:15:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋