2007-04-08 11:50:27 · 36 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is very true. Chocolate can kill dogs. The dog's system is not designed to digest chocolate very well. It can make them very; very sick and can cause death.
2007-04-08 11:53:35 · answer #1 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well here's the thing. Chocolate is very difficult for dogs to digest. However, my dogs have had so much chocolate (5 king size Hershey's bars) and they're still alive. So I'm not sure. DON'T TEST IT! Because it is a fact that is difficult to digest, which is why it is OK for them to have it every one in a while. The more they have at once, the more likely there will be problems. Dark chocolate is the worst for them.
2007-04-08 12:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by Reggie's Bud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRUE. It contains a toxin (theobromine) that is cumulative in their system through the lifespan of the dog. Once they hit the max, they start having liver and kidney problems, and by then it's too late. Sometimes, they die from one large ingestion. Has nothing to do with caffeine. Theobromine. Look it up.
BTW, any "chocolate dog treat" is made from carob or a similar fake chocolate, not chocolate. Very thorough info is here:
http://www.pedigree.com/dogsandpuppies/adult+dogs/health+care/first+aid+and+safety/chocolate+facts.asp?CSID=498
2007-04-08 11:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by The WPA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and humans. WE can eat it because we can break down the substance and excrete it; dogs cannot. It's a CNS stimulant, and can cause increased heart rate, high blood pressure, convulsions, and death if enough is ingested. Even smaller amounts can give them a really nasty case of diarrhea, and make them throw up to the point that they become severely dehydrated.
2007-04-08 11:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the reason is the caffeine content. . . for example if a small dog eats a pound of DARK chocolate - he is in danger and needs a vet ASAP. . . if a great dane eats a snickers bar - he will probably get diarrhea. . . the highest concentration of caffeine is in baker's cocoa or dark chocolate - birds will die almost always having ingested only small amounts of chocolate
If your dog eats chocolate and you CATCH him in the ACT!!!
You can pour hydrogen peroxide down his throat and this will make him vomit -- this will not harm him and after he vomits take him to the vet to make sure he is OK.
2007-04-08 11:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OKAY I KNOW PEOPLE SAY OR NOT SUPPOESED TO OR ANYTHING
BUT..MY COUSIN GOT ONE OF THOSE HERSHEY CHOCOLATE CANDY BARS NOT THE KING SIZE BUT THOSE REALLY BIG A** ONES THERE LIKE 2 DOLLARS..WELL MY DOG CHOCOLATE ATE THE WHOLE THING AND HALF THE WRAPPER BEFORE WE CAUGHT HIM..I WAS WORRIED AT FIRST BUT I SWARE NOT A DANG THING HAPPENED AND EVERY SINCE THEN WHEN I GET CHOCOLATE ILL GIVE HIM AND MY DOG TIPPY A LITTLE PIECE..AND THEY ARE WONDERFUL DOGS SO DONT BELIEVE THEM!!!!
2007-04-10 09:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by acebabii428 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet once told me, a dog can be allowed 1 oz. to every pound of body mass. Anything over that, the caffine will cause the dog to ultimatly have a heart-attack.
2007-04-08 11:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by rainbow_n_starlite 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Chocolate contains an enzyme that dogs can't digest. It can make them very sick or even kill them. Don't give chocolate to dogs!
2007-04-08 11:53:12 · answer #8 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially the dark chocolate. It is poison to a dog..
2007-04-08 11:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by I love the flipflops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true. Dogs don't get to eat chocolate bunnies for Easter. So sad, I know, but it keeps them alive and healthy.
2007-04-08 11:53:22 · answer #10 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋