My friend says that it is poisonous!
2007-12-11 23:52:53 · 45 answers · asked by Derk P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes I've heard that it can kill your pet. I've seen dogs eat it and only get some stomach problems. I guess the question is how much chocolate...?
2007-12-11 23:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Ancalagon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and the darker it is, the more toxic is is for your dog. Dark chcoclate is the worst, milk chocolate isn't as bad and white chocolate is the least harmful of the three. But ALL chocolate made from cocoa is bad for dogs, even milk chocolate. Chocolate made especially for dogs is derived from carob, not cocoa. Depending on the size of your dog, even a small amount of cocoa derived chocolate could kill, no matter how dark it is.
2007-12-12 01:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Julie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, chocolate is bad for dogs. The ingredient in chocolate, theobromine, is what is lethal to dogs. Just like people, when a dog tastes chocolate, it leads him/her to want more. Now, one little spec of chocolate won't kill your dog but the limit that one dog might have is going to be different than the next dog. So, just to be on the safe side, don't give your dog any chocolate at all!
2007-12-12 00:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate IS poisonous to dogs. Never let them have any.
2007-12-12 02:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by cherish405 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large amounts of chocolate is bad for dogs. Dark chocolate is significantly worse than milk chocolate, though.
I've known of dogs that have eaten quite a bit of milk chocolate and had no problems.
2007-12-12 12:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kodiak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny you should ask that question. I have a 14 month old lab. Brought chocolate fudge home yesterday. (Christmas gift) Left for 45 mins came back, fudge gone.
With his size (91 lbs) it wasn't a huge concern. He also said common chocolate is not as lethal as people think. They are more concerned if a dog consumes bakers chocolate. It is more concentrated. Riley was on a major buzz for about ten hours, but is fine. But with any chocolate consumption always check with your vet!!
2007-12-12 02:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes normal chocolate is very poisonous to dogs. it can kill them. you can buy chocolate that is suitable for dogs, as it is made with diffrent ingredients. when i was reading up on this i found that this site was very helpful in informing me about it.
http://www.petcaretips.net/chocolate-poisoning-dog.html
i hope that it helps you too learn more about it
2007-12-12 07:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by x-kim-x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carob chips can be used for treats for dogs and is safe.
Carob Chips, which are not chocolate, are sold in health food stores and sometimes in large
supermarkets. Carob powder, a perfectly safe alternative to chocolate, is made from the pod of an eastern
Mediterranean evergreen.
2007-12-12 01:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate is bad for dogs because of the theobromine.
This website is VERY helpful in learning how much chocolate is fatal and why. It is very straight forward.
http://www.dogownersdigest.com/news/library/chocolate-dog-poisoning.shtml
2007-12-12 00:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A little bit of chocolate wont hurt them seriously, may make there stomach hurt. But if it eats enough chocolate it could kill a dog.
2007-12-12 00:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by .::Julia::. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes normal chocolate is very bad for dogs as it can kill them . Get your dog special pets chocolate if necessary but it would probably appreciate a nice marrow bone instead.
2007-12-11 23:59:40 · answer #11 · answered by John C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋