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Why do some dogs tolerate chocolate?

Updated: 11/11/2022
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Chocolate is NEVER good for dogs, but sometimes it's not bad enough to be noticed. It's all about the size of the dog, the type and the amount of chocolate it has eaten. Dark Chocolate, small dog - doesn't take much to be dangerous.

Big dog, Milk Chocolate - not that dangerous.

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