Is chocolate bad for dogs?

Question

Is chocolate bad for dogs?

Why is it bad?

Could alot kill or really damage the dog?

My mom told me that my dog had stole and ate my 8 or 10 oz. chocolate bunny!!!

Answer 1

yes it is toxic in large amounts (depending on the purity- the more pure the less it takes).
Larger amounts of chocolate, particularly of the most
toxic type, can bring about epileptic seizures in some dogs, and
in all dogs, can kill.
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Answer 2

Yes. Chocolate is extremely dangerous to dogs. The most dangerous kind of chocolate is baking chocolate because it has the most theobromine. And yes, it can kill them. Check out the website I list below. If you ever find that your dog has eaten chocolate, call your vet immediately. While a certain amount may not affect a 50lb dog, that same amount could kill an 8lb one.

Answer 3

Chocolate does kill dogs. Some of the chemicals in chocolate, like caffeine, can make their heartbeat erratically. The dosages for a normal dog depends on size, but some dogs are very sensitive to it. The best bet is to not feed your dog any chocolate. More detailed information can be found in the column I cited below.

Answer 4

Yes, chocolate is not only bad for dogs, but it is usually lethal. The "problem" ingredient is theobromine. I hesitate to call it a problem because for humans, it's suspected to be the ingredient that makes us feel so nice after eating chocolate (that "chocolate bliss" feeling). For dogs, however, it is a problem because it's metabolized so slowly. Indications of an overdose are: increased nervousness or excitement, trembling, panting unconnected to high activity or heat, heart racing, seizures, coma. Some dogs (usually older ones) can have a heart attack triggered by the rapid heartbeat which forces their hearts to work harder.

The trickiest thing about the theobromine in chocolate is that dogs metabolize it very slowly--it takes about six days for it to leave the dog's body. So if you hand your dog a little chocolate on Monday, and then the dog (unbeknownst to you) gets some more chocolate from one of the kids on Tuesday, an unauthorized foray into the chocolate on Wednesday can cause problems.

The smaller the dog, the less chance of survival if chocolate is ingested. REGARDLESS, if your dog ingests ANY chocolate: baking chocolate (chocolate used for baking is much more toxic to dogs), chocolate bars, etc... you NEED to call your vet for an appointment asap. Your vet will induce vomiting using charcol to help the toxins to leave the body.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Theobromine poisoning or chocolate poisoning is an adverse reaction to the alkaloid theobromine, found in chocolate, tea, cola beverages, and some other foods. Cacao beans contain about 1.2% theobromine by weight, while processed chocolate generally has smaller amounts. The amount found in highly refined chocolate candies (typically 40-60 milligrams per ounce or 1.4 to 2.1 grams per kilogram) is much lower than that of dark chocolate or unsweetened baker's chocolate (over 400 mg/oz or 14 g/kg). The amount of theobromine found in chocolate is small enough that chocolate can be safely consumed by humans in large quantities, but animals that metabolize theobromine more slowly can easily consume enough chocolate to cause chocolate poisoning. The most common victims of theobromine poisoning are dogs (for which it can be fatal). Cats and especially kittens are yet more sensitive, and many other animals are also susceptible. The first signs of theobromine poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urination. These can progress to cardiac arrhythmias, epileptic seizures, internal bleeding, heart attacks, and eventually death. Theobromine is especially toxic to horses, dogs, parrots, voles, and cats because they are unable to metabolize the chemical effectively. If they are fed chocolate, the theobromine will remain in their bloodstream for up to 20 hours. Medical treatment involves inducing vomiting within two hours of ingestion, or contacting a veterinarian. A typical 20 kg dog will normally experience intestinal distress after eating less than 240 g of dark chocolate, but won't necessarily experience bradycardia or tachyarrhythmia unless it eats at least a half a kilogram of milk chocolate. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, approximately 1.3 g of baker's chocolate per kilogram of a dog's body weight (0.02 oz/lb) is sufficient to cause symptoms of toxicity. For example, a typical 25 gram baker's chocolate bar would be enough to bring out symptoms in a 20 kg dog.

Answer 6

Chocolate will kill a dog.

Answer 7

Absolutely....

chocolate is like poison to a dog.....

chocolate in a large quantity could very easily kill a dog!

Answer 8

Yes chocolate is very harmful for dogs, its actually the caffiene in it so anything with caffiene is harmful to them. The caffiene stimulates the central nervous and cardiac systems, and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart palpitations, and even death within hours. Although not all types of chocolate are equally harmful, they contain the alkaloids theobromine and caffeine, which can be toxic to dogs. A lethal dose for a 20-lb. dog requires 10,000mg of alkaloids. Baking chocolate has the highest alkaloid content and the highest potential to make your dog seriously ill. One oz. of baking chocolate has a 400mg alkaloid content, 1 oz. of dark chocolate has 150mg, and 1 oz. of milk chocolate has 50mg.

Answer 9

Yes chocolate is VERY bad for dogs it definetly can kill them if they get a lot. but if they accidently get a little bit it will be alright. I heard one time that retrievers can eat some chocolatem but still you don't want them to have ANY. atleast not a lot.

Answer 10

There is a chemical in chocolate that is toxic to dogs. Do not feed your dog chocolate. It will kill him.