Potential Side Effects Of Chocolate Poisoning In Large Breed Dogs

Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals

Chocolate toxicosis in animals may result in potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and CNS dysfunction. Chocolate poisoning occurs most commonly in dogs , although many species are susceptible. Dogs are most often affected because of their indiscriminate eating habits and easy access to sources of chocolate .

Animal Trust Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs Explained: When Is It an Emergency? Chocolate toxicity in dogs is one of the most common poisoning emergencies we see at Animal Trust Vets. Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that dogs cannot metabolise effectively. This allows it to build up in the body and cause toxic effects .

Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs

The effects of chocolate consumption in dogs depend on how much chocolate was ingested and the size (body weight) of the dog . Dogs are at risk of clinical signs from consuming more than 0.5 ounces of milk chocolate per pound of body weight.