Why can’t dogs eat chocolate?

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Dogs cannot eat chocolate because it contains caffeine and theobromine, both toxic to them. After eating chocolate a dog may show poisoning symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, and may even suffer acute kidney failure, seriously threatening its life. The owner must never feed chocolate to a dog.

Beyond chocolate, any food containing caffeine or theobromine must also be kept from dogs to avoid harming them.

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