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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).
Small amounts of chocolate may cause vomiting or diarrhea, but larger amounts may affect the heart and brain. Large amounts of chocolate cause the dog to suffer irregular heart rhythms or heart failure. [7] Chocolate-style dog treats can be made with carob, which is similar to chocolate but innocuous to dogs.
Chocolate is another ingredient dogs may ingest when counter surfing. The signs of chocolate poisoning usually appear within six to 12 hours, and symptoms can be wide ranging: vomiting, diarrhea ...
Bodyweight also impacts toxicity, with small dogs much more susceptible to chocolate poisoning than larger dogs that consume the same amount. "Symptoms of chocolate toxicity may not be seen for 2 ...
Dogs and other animals that metabolize theobromine (found in chocolate) more slowly [35] 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 ...
Chocolate poisoning can appear within a few hours, while more severe symptoms may occur 12 hours after consumption, according to PetMD. Chocolate poisoning symptoms include: Vomiting
Dogs are unable to metabolize theobromine effectively. If they eat chocolate, the theobromine can remain in their bloodstreams for days, and dogs may experience fast heart rate, severe diarrhea, epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death. [37]
Chocolate is toxic to dogs, even in small quantities, to help with the body's theobromine content. Even if dogs could have chocolate, it probably wouldn't appeal to them!