10. Chocolate Poisoning
Most dog owners are aware that chocolate can cause theobromine toxicity in dogs, which can be fatal. While death occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3000 cases of chocolate poisoning, it is nonetheless a prevalent cause of poisoning in dogs. Theobromine and caffeine, both methylxanthine alkaloids that predominantly assault a dog’s nervous system, are the most hazardous components in chocolate. These alkaloids are not found in equal amounts in all chocolates. White chocolate, for example, contains the least amount of methylxanthine, whereas plain or dark chocolate (high cocoa %) contains a lot of caffeine and theobromine. A 20-pound dog can be killed by less than 100 grams of dark chocolate, according to studies. Small puppies, as well as dogs with a history of pancreatitis, diabetes, or cardiac problems, are particularly vulnerable to chocolate.
