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For example, 0.4 oz (11 g) of baker's chocolate would be enough to produce mild symptoms in a 20 lb (9.1 kg) dog, while a 25% cacao chocolate bar (like milk chocolate) would be only 25% as toxic as the same dose of baker's chocolate. [15] One ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight (63 g/kg) is a potentially lethal dose in dogs. [14]
Darker chocolate and baking chocolate contain a higher amount of theobromine, thus they are more dangerous than milk chocolate or white chocolate. Small amounts of chocolate may cause vomiting or diarrhea, but larger amounts may affect the heart and brain. Large amounts of chocolate cause the dog to suffer irregular heart rhythms or heart ...
The concentration of theobromine in dark chocolates (about 10 g/kg (0.16 oz/lb)) is up to 10 times that of milk chocolate (1 to 5 g/kg (0.016 to 0.080 oz/lb)), meaning dark chocolate is far more toxic to dogs per unit weight or volume than milk chocolate. [citation needed]
Attention all dog owners! There could be a silent killer lurking in your purse. ... has been deemed safe for humans but is extremely harmful to dogs, roughly 100 times as toxic as milk chocolate ...
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Dark chocolate has 2 to 5 times more theobromine and thus is more dangerous to dogs. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, approximately 1.3 grams of baker's chocolate per kilogram of a dog's body weight (0.02 oz/lb) is sufficient to cause symptoms of toxicity. For example, a typical 25-gram (0.88 oz) baker's chocolate bar would be enough ...
Here are some of the most common plants that are toxic to dogs, according to Dr Wismer: Sago Palm This handsome prehistoric-looking palm is the most dangerous houseplant on the list for dogs ...