Many dog owners wonder whether chocolate is good for their animals.
In fact, human treats are poisonous to pets.
Let's figure out why you should never give treats to your pets.
The toxic substance for dogs found in chocolate is called theobromine. It tends to accumulate in the body and cause negative consequences.
In particular, alarming symptoms may include:
- muscle tremor;
- convulsions;
- interruptions in the heart rhythm up to and including a heart attack;
- internal bleeding.
Caffeine, which is also found in chocolate, is also dangerous for dogs.
It is important to remember that both the size of the food eaten and the size of your pet matter. The larger the dog, the more sweets it needs to eat to feel the negative effects.
So you don't have to worry if your dog swallows a small piece of candy or steals a piece of chocolate from you.
But if you have a small breed dog and it ate a whole box of chocolate, then you need to take it to the vet immediately.
