Why is chocolate not good for dogs?

Answer 1

Chocolate is bad for dogs - in fact, veterinarians consider it poison. Chocolate contains theobromine, a central nervous system stimulant that may cause seizures, excessive urination (leading to dehydration), and heart damage.

The half-life of theobromine is approximately 17.5 hours. If your dogs ate the cookie several weeks ago, they have entirely eliminated the toxin from their bodies by now and should be fine. Be careful not to let them have more, though. Dogs can develop a craving for chocolate, just like humans.

According to Talk to the Vet, the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains. Milk Chocolate is less toxic than Dark Chocolate, which is less toxic than baker's chocolate.

Talk to the Vet (see Related Links) suggests the following formula for calculating overdose:

1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate

1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate

1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate

Symptoms of chocolate toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, twitching, and seizing. This is considered a veterinary emergency requiring prompt, supportive care.

While sharing chocolate with your dog may seem fun and harmless in small quantities, the practice is best avoided.

Chocolate is NEVER good for dogs, but sometimes it's not bad enough to be noticed.

A better choice is to keep a small supply of treats on hand that are nutritionally formulated for dogs.

The thing that gave chocolate its name - cacao - contains a chemical called theobromine which dogs are allergic to.

Thing is, not all kinds of chocolate contains the same amount of cacao, and with that, not the same amount of theobromine.

The kind of chocolate most commonly used for (cheap) candy - milk chocolate - has fairly little cocoa, so fairly little of the actually dangerous stuff, theobromine. Generally, the darker the chocolate the more cocoa and the more theobromine it contains.

Dark chocolate can have Three times as much as milk chocolate, and baker's chocolate even more.

According to Talk to the Vet (see Related Links) one can use the following formula for calculating overdose:

1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate

1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate

0.1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Baker's chocolate

Depending on the size of your dog and the amount and type of chocolate that was consumed, it can cause: nausea and vomiting, restlessness, diarrhea, increased heart rate, muscle spasms, seizure, coma, and Death.

The half-life of theobromine is approximately 17.5 hours. If your dogs ate the cookie several weeks ago, they have entirely eliminated the toxin from their bodies by now and should be fine. Be careful not to let them have more, though. Dogs can develop a craving for chocolate, just like humans.

Symptoms of Chocolate Toxicity:

1. diarrhea
2. vomiting
3. excessive urination
4. hyper/restless
5. panting hard
6. fast heart rate
7. excessive thirst

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In sufficient amounts, the theobromine found in chocolate is toxic to animals such as horses, dogs, parrots, small rodents, and cats because they are unable to metabolise the chemical effectively. If they are fed chocolate, the theobromine will remain in their bloodstream for up to 20 hours, and these animals may experience epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death.
yes acully it can kill dogs it is like when u are deathly allergic to somthin lik peanut butter or somthin

The cocoa that is found in chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that dogs react badly to. The reaction ranges from getting hyper/restless to diarrhea, to Death.

Exactly how bad it'll be is difficult to say. Not all chocolates have the same amount of cocoa, which means they haven't got the same amount of theobromine - the dangerous stuff.Milk chocolate - which is the most common kind in candy bars - have fairly Little cocoa, and is only a Little bad for dogs. It takes more to poison a big dog than a small dog.

Chocolate is NEVER GOOD for dogs, so you might as well avoid it.

What ever ingredients is in the chocolates poisions the dog. But you can get doggy chocolate that is OK for them.

Answer 2

The ingredient in chocolate that is harmful to dogs is called theobromine. It belongs to the same class of compounds that caffeine does. It has been used by the medical community as a heart stimulant and a vasodilator (widens the blood vessels) for humans. Theobromine is metabolized quickly by humans but very slowly by dogs and cats. Research has shown it can stay in a dog's bloodstream for a much as 30 hours. Because of this, they are prone to theobromine poisoning should they eat it. Symptoms of theobromine poisoning are increased urination, vomiting, nausea, restlessness, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Since cats don't have the ability to taste sweets, they are less prone to theobromine poisoning. Dark chocolate and Baking Chocolate have the most amount of theobromine. White and milk chocolate have far less. According to http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/dogchocolate.html, as little as 4 ounces of milk chocolate or 1/2 ounce of baking chocolate can be fatal for small dogs like Chihuahuas and toy poodles. The amount that is fatal depends on the size of the dog and the type of chocolate eaten. General rule ... if you have chocolate, put it away after you are finished eating. Don't leave it lying around for your pooch to be tempted by.
Yes.

Answer 3

Chocolate isn't good for dogs.

But sometimes it's not bad enough to be noticed.

The cocoa in all Brown chocolates contains a chemical called theobromine which is poisonous to dogs. Too much and the reactions can range from restlesness to diarrhea to Death.

Answer 4

Chocolate contains theobromine (which despite the name does not contain the element bromine). Humans metabolize it much more quickly than dogs do, so humans can safely eat chocolate, but dogs become quite ill from eating a relatively small amount of chocolate. Usually dogs get sick before they can absorb enough to be fatal, but death is possible. It's even more toxic to cats, but cats do not have an affinity for sweet foods and are less likely to eat chocolate than dogs are.
No, and it shouldn't as well.
Dogs can't eat chocolate because they would become very sick

Answer 5

Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, a stimulant found in cacao beans (an ingredient of chocolate). Humans normally have the enzymes to digest this chemical, but some animals do not (or at metabolize them very slowly) and dogs are one of them. Dogs are usually vulnerable to theobromine poisoning (known as chocolate poisoning) due strong sense of smell and taste. Symptoms from chocolate poisoning in dogs includes vomiting, violent diarrhea, increased urination, nausea, internal bleeding, epileptic seizures, and in worst case scenarios, deaths.

Bear in note that the toxicity vary depending on the type of chocolate and dog size. For example, a Golden Retriever eating a small bar of chocolate may result the dog vommiting, but a Pekingese eating that same bar of white chocolate may be lethal. Baker's chocolate happens to be the most lethal to dogs.

The best way to keep your dog healthy and prevent chocolate poisoning is not to feed your dog chocolate at all and lock all your chocolate in a safe place. You can feed your Labrador Retriever one piece of M&M once in a while, but be aware the consequences. Chocolate is like alcohol to dogs, consuming large amounts is lethal.

Answer 6

There is a chemical in it (or rather, in the cocoa beans/cocoa powder) called Theobromine, which is toxic to dogs.

Answer 7

Yes, but don't feel worried if your dog has eaten chocolate. It won't kill them. YES, YES, YES, YES, YES ,YES , NEED I GO ON??

Answer 8

Chocolate is unsuitable for dogs as it is considered poisonous to them. Therefore chcolate is not good (AT ALL) for dogs. So if you have a dog, better not give it.

Answer 9

Dogs can't eat chocolate because it is bad for there health there body is not like us human

Answer 10

Chocolate has theobromine and it acts different in a dog than a human. It can cause hyperactivity, seizures and cardiac arrest. It affects small dogs more than larger dogs.