My dog ate chocolate! Is it poisonous and how much is too much?

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Hello, I am looking up urban legends for a class and one of our questions was if chocolate is really poisonous to dogs. If so, how much chocolate can poison a dog and why?

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

yes, the theomorbine is the toxic principal and the darker the chocolate the more toxic it is. bakers chocolate is the worst for dogs. It is dose dependent based on the dogs weight. It typically causes muscle tremors and a change in heart rate and seizures.

My dog ate chocolate! Is it poisonous and how much is too much?

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