Why is chocolate toxic to dogs?

The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline. The good news is that it takes, on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction.

Although there are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration. On average, Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz. Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.

Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.

Chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities.

The theobromine in the chocolate is the ingredient that will not be digested by dog's system and is considered poisonous.

The best news for your dog is you can buy chocolate that is free of Theobromine.

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