Chocolate for dogs?

OMG! i didn't know that, i have a dog too and i give it chocolate twice on a week or sometime like that, It's 11 age, it's old :( but i always give chocolate and it's a healthy dog, i think that it's depends about the race that you dog be. Laura.

It's good that you started this discussion. I knew chocolate is toxic to dogs, but perhaps there are several dog owners who don't. Perhaps this topic will bring people information they were not aware of. Also toxic to dogs are onions and grapes. My sister fed my dog onions one time, and I didn't know it. When he got sick I started asking if someone had fed him something. My sister said she had fed him onions. I had to run him to the vet, and he was treated and eventually okay. But it was a big bill, and a close call.

Hi there and welcome to Mylot! No, chocolate is not good for dogs at all. It is like poison to them. Some are more affected than others it seems. I did a discussion on this topic a while back and in it was some very useful information. I'll try to dig it up for you so you can read it because I really don't remember all the facts other than it's not good to give chocolate to your dogs.

I remember last time my folks would tell me not to feed the dogs with chocolates. So most likely they can't digest the stuff in the stomach. I do hear some news that dogs became pretty sick after being fed with chocolate. Cheers.

there are chocolates but you have to be really really careful cause real chocolate could kill, maybe to do a research on the best options will make you choose more confident, there are even chocolate cakes for dogs

Oh my! I'm glad I've come across this discussion. I always feed our dog chocolates because he just loves it. Now I gotta minimize his chocolate consumption. Thank's guys! (:

Chocolate can be very dangerous for them indeed, and dogs can even die if they eat chocolate. So never give your dog regular chocolate! That said, there are special dog chocolates that are safe for them to eat, so you might want to consider getting some of those.

Chocolates can kill a dog if the dog is sufficiently sensitive and the chocolate dark and high quality.

That is correct. Chocolates are not good for dogs of any breed. Avoid giving that to your pet dog.

No some how if you give them chocolate,they nock out. As in they go to sleep for a certain period of time. I try it once and when the dog had finish eating he fell and fell to the floor and didnt get up until like and hour or more...lol put dont try and give your dog vhovolateits bad....

Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs We've all heard it, "Don't give your dog chocolate it will kill him". We'll how true is it you're probably wondering. Do I have to rush him to an emergency vet if he ate one of my M&M's? The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline. Toxic Levels The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration. On average, Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz. Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz. Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz. Using a dose of 100 mg/kg as the toxic dose it comes out roughly as: 1 ounce per 1 pound of body weight for Milk chocolate 1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate 1 ounce per 9 pounds of body weight for Baker's chocolate. So, for example, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems. Clinical Signs Xanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs: Hyper excitability Hyper irritability Increased heart rate Restlessness Increased urination Muscle tremors Vomiting Diarrhea Treatment There is no specific antidote for this poisoning. And the half life of the toxin is 17.5 hours in dogs. Induce vomiting in the first 1-2 hours if the quantity is unknown. Administering activated charcoal may inhibit absorption of the toxin. An anticonvulsant might be indicated if neurological signs are present and needs to be controlled. Oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, and fluids might be needed to protect the heart. Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. This should be treated symptomatically (fluids, etc..) to prevent dehydration. If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your Vet immediately! They can help you determine the the proper treatment for your pet.

I do believe a certain amount of chocolate is safe for a dog, but only VERY little amount. Being an animal lover myself, I wouldn't take any chances. I wouldn't want to loose a friend...