ChocolateToxicityInDogs

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Why is Chocolate Bad for Dogs?

The Toxic Components of Chocolate for Dogs Chocolate contains two toxic substances for dogs: caffeine and theobromine. Both are members of a class of chemicals called methylxanthines, which can cause adverse effects in dogs when ingested in sufficient amounts. Caffeine and theobromine affect dogs differently, and the toxicity of chocolate depends on the type of chocolate, the amount ingested, and…