One of the most celebrated gifts you can receive or give, especially during the holidays is chocolate. However, as you choose to gift your furry friend, chocolate is a no-go option. As sweet as chocolate is, it is poisonous to your dog. Chocolate can cause a myriad of health concerns once your dog ingests it depending on the size of the dog as well as the chocolate amount and type.
The Poisonous Ingredient
The toxic component in chocolate that affects your dog is known as theobromine. In humans, theobromine can be quickly metabolized, but in dogs, it is metabolized much slower, leading to the buildup of toxic levels in a dog’s system.
The Effects
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