Why do dogs eat chocolate?

Answer 1

A dog doesn't have to die it depends on how much it eats. If it eats a little, it might throw up, but if it eats a lot, it will get sick. The reason for this is because dogs digestive systems can't digest them and it make them sick like people get sick if they have rotten food.

In addition, it is important to note that the affect of chocolate on a dog or other pet is very very unpredictable. Therefore sometimes a small amount can be fatal.

Here are more details and a link:

Chocolate contains substance known as theobromine that is difficult for dogs and other non-human animals to metabolized. I can be fatal to dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, bird and other pets, according to the Ontario Canada, SPCA.

The dog or animal should be induced to vomit because the theobromine in chocolate is toxic to some animals even though it is safe for human consumption.

The dog or other pet should then be rushed to the vet because the theobromine and other stimulants in chocolate can induce a fatal heart arrhythmia in some non-human animals. The dog may or may not need to have its stomach pump, but a vet needs to make that determination.

Cooking chocolate is the most toxic, followed by Dark Chocolate, followed by milk and white chocolate

Here is link to an article that notes the reason's why chocolate is toxic on page three and it notes the other animals for which chocolate is toxic

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/410506/why_chocolate_makes_a_healthier_treat.html?cat=51

Answer 2

Dogs eat chocolate because it smells good to them, and by extension the dog does not know that chocolate is poisonous to them, the end result is the dog consuming something toxic to them and most likely dying as a result.

Answer 3

Yes, dogs can get very very sick and possibly die from eating chocolate. DO NOT LET YOUR DOG GET CHOCOLATE!