[mdo88]

I have always herd that you can't give dogs chocolate because their systems can't digest it. Is this true or false?If someone could show me some evidence one way or the other it would be appreciated.

[~*Renaissance*~]

It is true. The lactose in milk chocolate can kill both cats and dogs. You can always go to your local pet store though and buy choc drops for your pet though. The chocolate is modified for them.

[Deuceswild]

I had a basset mix who ate between 10-12 oz. of Dove chocolate (foil and all). At this point in time she was lethargic and whiney and we knew by the look on her face that something was seriously wrong. We got her to the vet within 3-4 hours after she had most likely eaten the chocolate and they had to pump her stomach. The vet said she would have died had we not acted so quickly. I've also heard that raisins are toxic to dogs but I'm not sure if its true or not.

[we_love_him]

Uh, i have 2 dogs (had 3 one died) and i know they can't digest it, and they can be killed or get really really sick.

[rb_cubed]

You can give your dog chocolate. But it will kill them. Not a good thing to do if you need someone to admire you, and is always faithful to you.

[paulipauli]

NO, it;s actually because cacaotine( like caffeine but in chocolate) affects their nervous system giving them propension to seizures, lactose will give them severe diarrhea and sugar can make them "addicted" to sweets and they will jump on them at the very first chance, hence lowering their defenses and giving them higher chances to get canine diabete, that's some of the main reasons that make chocolate bad for a dog!

[tekaro]

It does mess with their metabolism. A lot of chocolae to a small dog might kill it. A little chocolate to a big dog might be fine, or just give it diarrhea.

[Jules]

Um I'm not sure what's up with this. My miniature dachshund can eat tons of chocolate, like a whole hershy bar at a time, and she has no problems. I think it depends on the dog and the breed. Chocolate can't be healthy for dogs, so it's better off away from them.

[Toma Romato]

I always let my dog, Mister, have chocolate and other candy when i was growing up. It never hurt him at all. But then again he was a very tough dog. He was hit by 4 different cars and was 'dog-napped' twice, had looots of fights with other male dogs, and is still alive at 14 years old. which isnt that great but not bad either. Hes an english mastiff/ C. cur mix. so i guess its true with other dogs, but.. for me, my Mister is an exception... ill just say that i wont try it with another dog, though...
(i was wondering the same thing about a week ago.. lol)

[Mrs F]

I know people say it's deadly but, my parents in law have a black lab that has eaten so much chocolate (he's sneaky) he should be dead by now! He even ate one of those huge chocolate Easter Bunnies...he just gets the poops...