my yellow lab just downed a bag of chocolate chip's, I know that's not a good thing for a dog, what will happen with that much chocolate in his system or what could happen ? thanks Brad
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Eli Serran says:
December 31st, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Hello Brad:
Yes, you are right! Chocolate is toxic for dogs because of the caffeine unless caffeine free. It's actually the caffeine or a chemical in caffeine that makes it toxic for them. Depending on the body mass of the puppy/dog the amount of caffeinne in the sytem that they can bear varies but if toxic amount is present than their heart rate can possible start to accelerate to such a high speed that they can have a siezure/heart attack.
Try to be careful with caffeine products in your house hold like some candies, soda, coffee and tea unless caffeine free. I don't suggest to stop with caffeien products in your homes but just raise it to a high level or lock in cabinets away from your puppy/dogs reach.....
Eli/Master Dog Trainer/Behaviorist
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Master Advisor Matthew says:
January 02nd, 2009 at 03:43 AM
Hi
It is a substance called theobromine which is toxic to dogs, and found in chocolate - not caffeine. Please read the following article for further information:
http://www.televets.com/articles/dogs/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs.html
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