is it true that dog dies by eating chocolate?

Answer 1

not all of them die, but it is bad. Don't give a dog chocolate.

Answer 2

It has to be quite a bit of chocolate.

What happens when a dog eats chocolate is that they have an effect like triptophan on humans: they sleep. A lot. Too much chocolate will slow down their systems too much and they will die. How much is too much? Depends on the dog so don't chance it.

Answer 3

Some dogs are allergic to chocolate. Some dogs can eat it without any problem. The best thing to do is to avoid giving the dog chocolate. That way you don't have to find out the hard way.

Answer 4

Chocolate is bad for dogs, and CAN make them sick or possibly
kill them It depends on the size of the dog and the amount of choc.
consumed.
*Dark chocolate is much worse than any other*
None of the chocolates are good for your dog and can cause anywhere from minor to major illness.
Just because it doesnt effect him right away, does not mean that you are not causing problems or setting him up for problems later in life.
You could be doing long term damage AND shortening his lifespan!!!

Answer 5

Dogs can die from consuming large amounts of threobromine, a compound in chocolate. While threobromine is the major threat, dogs shouldn't be given all the foods we humans eat (we probably shouldn't eat some of them either). Keeping your dog's diet free of toxins (like threobromine) and keeping on eye on their weight will lead to a longer happier life for both you and your dog.

Answer 6

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.
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.

Answer 7

No. It will not die unless you feed chocolate to it everyday and stuff it. If you feed it a little bit of choclate, it might only puke a little bit. So, the point is that even though it most likely won't die, you still never feed a dog chocolate. Now, my dog likes peanut butter, so you could give yours some on a carrot, that's what I do with my dog, Peppie. She loves it, and I think that yours would, too.

Answer 8

Chocolate has a form of cholesterol that dogs cannot metabloize, and wil in many cases be harmful for the dog.

Answer 9

No it is not true that a dog dies by eating chocolate cake. I had a weimeraner and he ate 2 chocolate cakes that my mother had baked for my nephews birthday. Chocolate is not good for dogs. It depends on your dogs size as to how he can handle chocolate. It is very hard on little dogs and they can die from chocolate poisioning. Dogs love the flavor of chocolate, but chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs (and horses and possibly cats). Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical stimulant that, together with caffeine and theophylline, belongs to the group of methylxanthine alkaloids. Dogs are unable to metabolize theobromine effectively. If they eat chocolate, the theobromine can remain in their bloodstreams for up to 20 hours, and these animals may experience fast heart rate, hallucinations, severe diarrhea, epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death. A chocolate bar can be sufficient to make a small dog extremely ill or even kill it. Approximately thirty grams of baking chocolate per kilogram (1/2 ounce per pound) of body weight is enough to be poisonous. In case of accidental intake of chocolate by especially a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended to induce vomiting within two hours of ingestion. Large breeds are less susceptible to chocolate poisoning, but still are far less tolerant of the substance than humans are.
Note:Carob treats are often available as dog treats; these are unrelated to chocolate and are safe.
It has recently been confirmed that grapes and raisins can cause acute renal failure in dogs (see also grape and raisin toxicity in dogs). The exact mechanism is not known, nor is there any means to determine the susceptibility of an individual dog. While as little as one raisin can be fatal to a susceptible ten pound dog, many other dogs have eaten as much as a pound of grapes or raisins at a time without ill effects. The dog usually vomits a few hours after consumption and begins showing signs of renal failure three to five days later.
Onions and to a significantly lesser extent garlic contain thiosulfate which causes hemolytic anemia in dogs (and cats). Thiosulfate levels are not affected by cooking or processing. Small puppies have died of hemolytic anemia after being fed baby food containing onion powder. Occasional exposure to small amounts is usually not a problem, but continuous exposure to even small amounts can be a serious threat. Garlic is also known to cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
Macadamia nuts can cause stiffness, tremors, hyperthermia, and abdominal pain. The exact mechanism is not known. Most dogs recover with supportive care when the source of exposure is removed.
Alcoholic beverages pose much the same temptation and hazard to dogs as to humans. A drunk dog displays behavior analogous to that of an intoxicated person. (However, beer presents another problem; see below.)
Hops, a plant used in making beer, can cause malignant hyperthermia in dogs, usually with fatal results. Certain breeds, such as Greyhounds, seem particularly sensitive to hop toxicity, but hops should be kept away from all dogs. Even small amounts of hops can trigger a potentially deadly reaction, even if the hops are "spent" after use in brewing.
Some dogs have food allergies much as humans do; this is particular to the dog and not characteristic of the species as a whole. An example is a dog vomiting whenever he eats salmon; many humans likewise have seafood allergies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_Health

Answer 10

yes,especially dark chocolate.....call the vet and tell him or her the size of the dog and the amount of chocolate..........don't take chances with someone you love