Is Chocalote harmful to dogs?

Is Chocalote harmful to dogs?

For the hundredth time YES!!!!!

Yes, it is.

yup sure is

From what I have heard it is VERY harmful for them.

yes!! Do not give any to your dog!! Especially to small dogs.

The theobromide in chocolate makes dogs very sick, and it is never recommended to let your dog eat chocolate.

Cacao - the bean chocolate is made from - is very, very toxic to dogs. Luckily, most of what passes for American chocolate doesn't contain much actual cacao, so a dog who gets into a little might survive. But please - don't test it!!!

yes ok

Yes

yes and it is harmful to cats too.

It is one of the most poisonous things to dogs. Taken in large quantities the dog will need to see the vet immediately to get it's stomach pumped. Usually if the dog only eats a little bit it will get away with just an upset stomach. My friend's lab once got into 2 pounds of chocolate covered cherries and got away with just an upset stomach and some vomiting.

A large amount of chocalote will kill your dog, so don't give him/her any......

In large amounts, yes. A few m&m's every couple months won't hurt a larger dog though. It's the caffeine that harms them. Dogs can't take large amounts of it like humans can. Baker's chocolate is the most deadly and white chocolate is the least. The more coco in it, the more dangerous it is to dogs. Be careful around holiday seasons ; ) I know a few vets and that's when they say the rush of chocolate-poisoned dogs comes in.

Yes. It can be toxic. One hershey's kiss isn't going to hurt a dog, but a bagful may. If your dog has eaten chocolate, call your vet for further advice.

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html#Chocolate%20toxicityWe'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 LevelsThe 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 chocolate1 ounce per 3 pounds of body weight for Semisweet chocolate1 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 SignsXanthines affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Clinical signs:Hyper excitabilityHyper irritabilityIncreased heart rateRestlessnessIncreased urinationMuscle tremorsVomitingDiarrheaTreatmentThere 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.http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/DOGS/chocolatetoxic.HTM

Yes it is because it effects their teeth.

Chocolate is very harmful to dogs. It gets them very sick and most of the time chocolate can make dogs die. I would be careful not to give them chocolate at all!

i know that it isbut my dog has gotten into an easter basket one year and ate a whole chocolate bunny. she threw up. but she was fine after that.then a year later she ate one of those huge chocolate kisses but she didn't even get sick. but she is a bigger dog.and it was all milk chocolate.so i think it depends on the dog and the kind of chocolate and how much it eats. but i'm not saying that you can give your dog chocolate. try to avoid it as best as you can.

yes no chocolate for dogs!