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Pet Tips - Chocolate Danger

Dogs and chocolate do not mix!

Even small amounts of theobromine, a naturally occurring alkaloid found in the cocoa bean, can cause vomiting and restlessness in pets. Larger doses can be fatal.

The lethal dose of theobromine depends on the size of the dog and the type of chocolate. Ounce for ounce, baking chocolate has six to nine times as much theobromine as milk chocolate.

Estimates of the smallest amounts that can be fatal.

* One estimate of the smallest amount that could be fatal is 4 to 10 ounces of milk chocolate or 1/2 to 1 ounce of baking chocolate.

Cats have much different eating habits and seldom are poisoned by chocolate. Cat owners, nonetheless, should keep chocolate well out of reach.

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