2007-04-08 05:54:18 · 20 answers · asked by ROD L 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well the theobromine in the chocolate is poisonous to dogs, and the sugar is just burning the teeth right out of the dog's head... Making the dog hyper and likely you are quickly moving towards a diabetic dog.
2007-04-08 06:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by DP 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Many people have already told you that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. If you have already been giving this to your dog, I would suggest a check up at the vet.
Then, while you are there, ask your vet to suggest a healthy reward treat. You may also want to ask your local kennels, or look for a facility that trains dogs. They should have many healthier alternatives for food treats, and can teach you how to offer rewards without making the reward food. Police dogs and service dogs are rewarded in ways that do not involve food.
Good luck.
2007-04-08 13:21:36 · answer #2 · answered by Hurricane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate poisons the dog's liver, so I would recommend using a piece of cheese and breaking off a small bit for a reward.
2007-04-08 13:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by cloverivy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, animal societies have stated that Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, so I recommend not using them. If you already gave him these, take him to a poison center or an emergency vet immediatly!
The signs that it is dying of it are:
-Diarrea
-Throwing up chocolate
-fainting and/or listless
...or any other way to get chocolate out of it's system.
Chocolate isn't good for a dog's colon, I suggest you better do something!
2007-04-08 13:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by DPowers 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uh...Think of the first 4 letters in Shitzhu...and it could be harmful to dogs...Try giving him some dog biscuits or something instead of chocolate...
2007-04-08 13:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As everyone else has said, chocolate is bad for dogs. There are some "chocolate" flavored yogurt treats that you can get at most pet stores and my dogs love them. They are obviously designed for dogs and are not harmful to them. You might want to consider switching over to them.
Good luck!
2007-04-08 13:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should never give a dog chocolate, it can kill them. Granted, the darker the chocolate and the more they consume, the more damage is done but why risk or encourage chocolate consumption?
If you want to give your pet something with chocolate "flavor" try carob chips.
2007-04-08 13:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by Karen W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do NOT use human chocolate as a reward for a dog!
Fact - two squares of dark chocolate is poisonous enough to kill a labradore... so a couple of M&Ms are enough to kill a Shitzhu.
if your dog eats too many, take it to a vet right away so they can induce vomiting. some dogs survive eating a heap of chocolate - but do you really want to take the chance?
If you want to use chocolate, get dog choccys from your local pet store.
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2007-04-08 13:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by raspberryswirrrl 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Giving a dog chocolate is playing Russian Roulette. My cousin us to give his dog chocolate, one day the dog had a seizure.
2007-04-08 13:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate causes dogs to have an irregular heart rate which can lead to cardiac arrest.
2007-04-08 14:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by thechocolatemarauder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋