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Is Chocolate Bad For Dogs?
Chocolate is loved by many people around the world. But when it comes to the well being of you dog it should be avoided. So is chocolate bad for dogs? It is not only bad it can be downright dangerous.
What chocolate has in it is theobromine, which is almost the same as caffeine. If your dog gets a big enough dose it could have some very powerful side effects or it may even cause death. The amount of theobromine it can take to kill a dog will vary but for now we will go with the lowest amount which is 100mg per kg or 45mg per lb.
Here is a list of different types of chocolate and their levels of theobromine: The toxicity is listed as per pound of bodyweight.
1. Milk chocolate has 45mg/oz and can be toxic at 1 oz per lb.
2. Semi-sweet chocolate has 150mg-260mg / and can be toxic at 1 oz per 3-6 lbs.
3. Baker’s chocolate has 450mg/oz and can be toxic at 1 oz per 10 lbs.
4. Cocoa beans have 450-1500mg/oz and can be toxic at 1 oz per 10-33 lbs
To me trying to figure out how much chocolate you can safely give your dog seem a bit complicated and I think, we’ve answered the question: Is chocolate bad for dogs or not. So in my opinion especially with the safety concerns it would be best not to give your dog any chocolate at all. If your dog does ingest some chocolate it might be wise to contact a vet for further assistance.
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