Does Chocolate Give Dogs a Heart Attack?
| Print | By | May 6, 2009 1:45 PM

Does Chocolate Give Dogs a Heart Attack?

Q: I heard that if a dog eats chocolate it can kill them by giving them a heart attack. Is this a fact or a myth?

A: Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Bakers chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate is most toxic while milk chocolate is not as toxic but still not safe. Chocolate's toxicity depends on the type of chocolate ingested, the amount, and the size of the dog. For example, if an 80 pound dog eats one M&M, nothing will happen. Chocolate toxicity does affect the heart, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal system. It is best to keep dogs away from chocolate!

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sri June 16, 2009 11:21 AM

it was a very helpful information!!!!!!!!

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