Comments on: It’s A Myth That Chocolate Candy Bars Kill Dogs

By: Sally's Mom

Sally's Mom — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:43:52 +0000

I have to agree with Reverend Flash. It’s not a good idea to tell dog owners that a little bit of a poison (yes, toxin still means poison) is ok once in a while. The theobromine cannot be eliminated by the liver and the effects can accumulate. By the time you realize your dog is sick, it is already reacting to the toxin in it’s system and it cannot be eliminated by vomiting because the vomiting is caused by the toxin having already entered the bloodstream and reached the liver. IT IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO GIVE YOUR DOG CHOCOLATE! New information is great as long as it doesn’t minimize a potentially dangerous substance.

By: Reverend Flash

Reverend Flash — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:08:35 +0000

You are being way too casual about poisoning your pet. Chocolate contains theobromine, and some sugar-free candy contains xylitol. These are toxins to dogs that will stay in their system even if it doesn’t hurt them right away. If you keep feeding your dog sweets ‘every once in a while’, eventually you’re gonna hit a chamber with a live bullet.
Do research beyond this site or start shopping for a nice little plot at the local pet cemetery.

By: DWertKIT

DWertKIT — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:28:30 +0000

“chocolate contains theobromine, an alkaloid that dogs can’t metabolize quickly. If a dog ingests a large amount of chocolate, the theobromine can build up and reach a toxic level of concentration, leading to cardiac arrest. Different types of chocolate are more harmful than others, and the effects will vary, depending upon the size and weight of the dog. However, it is potentially lethal.

If you know your dog has ingested chocolate (signs of chocolate poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, a quick heart rate, and rapid breathing) take him to a vet immediately.”

By: Marisa

Marisa — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:43:58 +0000

Dominic, your pup will be fine.

I have a 7lb poodle who eats chocolate that we leave around and she’s 11 years old. She’s been doing this since she was about 4 and she’s completely healthy. The only thing that really “happened” was that her teeth got really rotten so that was a big bill. It’s a myth. I might go give my Cattle Dog this last piece of chocolate cake. *shrug* It’s a myth.

By: Dominic Q.

Dominic Q. — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:07:26 +0000

my dog Beatle ate like 10 mini snickers in the wrappers, that crazy mutt. is he gonna be okay?