dogs and chocolate

i know it's bad for them, i was just wondering why - what it causes? just curious. also, are there any other foods that are off-limits? thanks!

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Hope this helps

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"Chocolate contains theobromine. A naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs.

"You can recognize that your dog has eaten a toxic dose of chocolate from the symptoms. Within the first few hours, the evidence includes vomiting, diarrhea or hyperactivity. As time passes and there's increased absorption of the toxic substance, you'll see an increase in the dog's heart rate, which can cause arrhythmia, restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination or excessive panting.

This can lead to hyperthermia, muscle tremors, seizures, coma and even death."




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Whoa I never knew some of the items on that list were bad for dogs. I am going to print it for my hubby to read! Thanks!

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thanks for the info! i never knew some of that stuff would be bad for them... quinn loves milk... and the mushrooms off our pizza
who would give their dog a cigarette or play dough?

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Posted by MrsKelly

thanks for the info! i never knew some of that stuff would be bad for them... quinn loves milk... and the mushrooms off our pizza
who would give their dog a cigarette or play dough?

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Thanks for this list again - it always helps to refresh my memory!

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Posted by MsMBV

Posted by MrsKelly

thanks for the info! i never knew some of that stuff would be bad for them... quinn loves milk... and the mushrooms off our pizza
who would give their dog a cigarette or play dough?

Yeah you'd be amazed what dogs can get into. My Pug found a smashed cigarette butt outside of PetSmart one day. DH though he was sniffing around for a place to "go" and when he popped his head up he had a clipped cigarette in his teeth!

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Posted by MrsKelly

Posted by MsMBV

Posted by MrsKelly

thanks for the info! i never knew some of that stuff would be bad for them... quinn loves milk... and the mushrooms off our pizza
who would give their dog a cigarette or play dough?

Yeah you'd be amazed what dogs can get into. My Pug found a smashed cigarette butt outside of PetSmart one day. DH though he was sniffing around for a place to "go" and when he popped his head up he had a clipped cigarette in his teeth!

oh trust me, i know they can get into anything and everything... quinn is the king of that, lol. it just seemed funny being on the list because i kind of take it as, "what not to feed your dog"