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The most common victims of theobromine poisoning are dogs, [8] [9] for whom it can be fatal. The toxic dose for cats is even lower than for dogs. [10] However, cats are less prone to eating chocolate since they are unable to taste sweetness. [11] Theobromine is less toxic to rats and mice, who all have an LD 50 of about 1,000 mg/kg (0.016 oz/lb).
"The outcome of chocolate toxicity depends on the amount and type ingested, the dog’s weight and how promptly treatment was initiated," Aly Cohen, a veterinarian for the Cornell Richard P. Riney ...
There are compounds in chocolate that can be potentially toxic to dogs. If your dog has eaten chocolate, it's best to check with your vet. Ask the Vet: Why chocolate can be dangerous for dogs
Dogs and other animals that metabolize theobromine (found in chocolate) more slowly [36] can succumb to theobromine poisoning from as little as 50 g (1.8 oz) of milk chocolate for a smaller dog and 400 g (14 oz), or around nine 44-gram (1.55 oz) small milk chocolate bars, for an average-sized dog. The concentration of theobromine in dark ...
The symptoms of poisoning vary depending on substance, the quantity a dog has consumed, the breed and size of the mammal.A common list of symptoms are digestion problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in stool; bruising and bleeding gums, nose, or inside the ear canal; behavioral changes, such as lethargy, hyperactivity, and seizures; unusual items found in the dog's stool.
Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and the wrappers can cause intestinal obstruction," Mayra Apolo, an emergency veterinarian at Capital Veterinary Specialists in Jacksonville, Fla., tells PEOPLE.
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A number of common human foods and household ingestibles are toxic to dogs, including chocolate solids (theobromine poisoning), onion and garlic (thiosulfate, alliin or allyl propyl disulfide poisoning [109]), grapes and raisins (cause kidney failure in dogs), milk (some dogs are lactose intolerant and suffer diarrhea; goats' milk can be ...