I heard it hurts them what actually does it do to them?
2007-02-21 05:16:57 · 10 answers · asked by LooK iM sO wHiTe 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. When affected by an overdose of chocolate, a dog can become excited and hyperactive. Due to the diuretic effect, it may pass large volumes of urine and it will be unusually thirsty. Vomiting and diarrhea are also common. The effect of theobromine on the heart is the most dangerous effect. Theobromine will either increase the dog’s heart rate or may cause the heart to beat irregularly. Death is quite possible, especially with exercise. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning include: vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, hyperactivity, irregular heartbeat and seizures.
Larger quantities of chocolate can poison or even kill a medium or large dog. An ounce or two of chocolate may not seem like much but it can be lethal to a small dog that weighs 10 lbs. or less. After their dog has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, many pet owners assume their pet is unaffected. However, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within twenty-four hours.
Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. These forms of chocolate contain ten times more theobromine than milk chocolate. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from a cake can make a dog sick. The next most dangerous forms are semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate, with milk chocolate being the least dangerous. A dog needs to eat more than a 250gm block of milk chocolate, however the high amount of fat found in milk chocolate can lead to an attack of pancreatitis.
1 ounce per pound of body weight (2 ounces per kg of body weight) for milk chocolate.
1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight ( 1 ounce per 1.5 kg body weight) for semi-sweet chocolate
1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight ( 1 ounce per 4 kg) for baker's chocolate.
During many holidays such as Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter and Halloween, chocolate is often accessible to curious dogs, and in some cases, people unwittingly poison their dogs by offering them chocolate as a treat or letting them lick a frosting bowl.
2007-02-21 05:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the molecules in chocolate is theobromide. Humans are able to metabolize this fairly well, while dogs metabolize it more slowly. Too much theobromide can be toxic. The initial signs include vomiting, nausea, and muscle tremors. Theobromide also affects the blood vessels and kidneys. It is sometimes used in humans to treat high blood pressure, because it causes vasodilation, or widening of the veins and arteries. This reduces blood pressure. That is good if you are treating high blood pressure, but very bad if it is dropping the pressures in a dog. It also acts as a diuretic, causing the kidneys to produce more urine and decreasing the amount of fluid in the body. This is a very dangerous combination, and can be fatal. Dogs with more advanced toxicity often have cardiac arrythmias and seizures.
Baking chocolate is the worst for dogs, because it contains the highest levels of theobromide. However, if you dogs eats any amount of chocolate, I would call your vet to see what he or she says about the dose.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-21 05:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by BL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the canines... My previous canines ate our finished chocolate monopoly set (before lets play it! :o) and 1/2 a field of sturdy Easter goodies and replaced into advantageous. Our new canines has a comfortable abdomen and it might want to probable kill him... :S To be chance-free i might want to say keep a watch on your canines and if something undesirable comes up take it on to the vet. If it replaced into purely somewhat chocolate the canines should be advantageous (darkish is the worst i imagine). in the experience that your canines is only a puppy take it to the vet right now to be chance-free. i wish your puppy is advantageous! undergo in options, chocolate is tasty and by no potential too risky for us yet for canines it truly is poison. keep it in a extreme position out of attain.
2016-10-17 08:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by pellenz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are some things i chocolate that poison a dog. It can cause kidney and live damage. and if in high enough amount can cause seizure and other awful thing along with death.
2007-02-21 05:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by Sgarrison 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it can kill them depending on how much they have eaten and what kind of chocolate it is.
check out this website for details on the amount and the side effects of them eating chocolate
http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/DOGS/chocolatetoxic.HTM
2007-02-21 05:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by rubber ducky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their blood pressure will rise! High and fast! Just a little bit could give them a heart attack! This goes for everydog of all kinds! That is why it is bad for them!
2007-02-21 05:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Brandon H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs.
2007-02-21 05:21:26 · answer #7 · answered by me!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if this is so my dog would have been dead a long time ago
2007-02-21 05:50:18 · answer #8 · answered by acstevey1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they actually die. It contains a chemical that poisons them
2007-02-21 05:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-21 05:22:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋