Doggie Bits: Why Dogs Can't Eat Chocolate - By: Dr. Dawn Ruben

Doggie Bits: Why Dogs Can't Eat Chocolate - By: Dr. Dawn Ruben: "Halloween and the temptation of chocolate is everywhere this time of year. But our dogs should not eat any chocolate because for them, chocolate is poison.

In addition to a high fat content, chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, two different types of stimulants that affect the central nervous system and the heart muscle, as well as increasing the frequency of urination.

Six ounces of semi-sweet chocolate can be toxic to the nervous system of a 20-pound dog. The worst a Hershey bar can do to you is add an inch to your hips. But that same candy – even in relatively small amounts – can make a dog very sick. "

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