chocolate dogs
Why is chocolate so dangerous if fed to dogs?
I told my friend that we sometimes give our dog a chocolate bor! She nearly had a fit saying it was poison to dogs – why?
The answer is simple and strictly chemical. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is a naturally-occurring molecule found in the cocoa beans, coffee, tea, and cola and is related to caffeine. In the medical field it has been used as a drug to treat high blood pressure because of its ability to dilate blood vessels. Because of its diuretic effect, it is also sometimes used in cases where cardiac failure has resulted in an accumulation of body fluid. What makes it poisonous for dogs and not humans is the fact that dogs are unable to metabolize the chemical effectively. If they are fed chocolate, the theobromine will remain in their bloodstream for up to 20 hours. Theobromine can be dangerous to cats as well but little is ever mentioned about the toxicity most likely because cats have eating habits that are different from dogs and they are less likely to inhale large quantities of chocolate.
Easter Beagle to Owners, Chocolate is for Cartoon Dogs Only!
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Norpro 3964 Cream Canoe Pan With Bonus 9 Piece Decorating Set $18.50 Old fashioned cream canoes and traditional French eclairs are simple to make with Norpro’s Cream Canoe Pan. Featuring durable heavy gauge construction, the pan has 8 elongated cups that are the perfect shape for baking eclairs or cream filled sponge cakes – homemade Twinkies, anyone? The pan’s nonstick coating provides easy release for all your creations, no scraping required. A bonus 9-piece deco… |
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Mastercool MSC52224A Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser $39.95 Infrared thermometer ranges from -58 to 932 degrees F, with large easy to read 1″ LCD display, scan mode, maximum temperature display, and F/C button. The unit includes 2 AAA batteries, instruction manual and a plastic molded carrying case…. |
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CK Products 1-1/2-Inch Paw Print Chocolate Mold $1.75 Each paw piece is 1-1/2-inch by 1-1/2-inch by -1/4-inch with 11 cavities per mold. This mold makes approximately 60 pieces per pound of chocolate. Do not use for hard candy or other hot ingredients…. |
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Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water $4.92 The splicing together of nu metal, rap, funk, and sterile electronica laced with dark melodies as infectious as anything Britney has to offer inspired 6 million people to purchase copies of Limp Bizkit’s Significant Other. With Chocolate Starfish, they perfect their formula. From the electro-infused “Intro” through the contagiously chugging “My Generation” to the straight-up rap of “Getcha Groove … |
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water [Explicit] $9.49 … |
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Boogie Nights 2: More Music From The Original Motion Picture $5.71 In 1997, writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson boldly went where few other filmmakers have dared–America’s multibillion-dollar pornography industry–and produced a clear-eyed portrait of ’70s and ’80s American cultural mores as lived out by an extened family of adult filmmakers and stars. Given the period, Anderson had a wealth of fond, cheesy pop to choose from (hence Vol. 2). Aside from a f… |
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Cesar Millan’s Mastering Leadership Series Volume 5: Common Canine Misbehaviors $32.99 How to Solve Common Dog Problems Welcome to Part 5 of my long-awaited Mastering Leadership Series, Common Canine Misbehaviors: Solutions to the 5 Most Common Dog Problems. In this program I will share techniques for coping with common dog misbehaviors, as voted by you, visitors to my Web site. Five Most Common Dog Problems > Aggression towards other dogs, teaching the difference … |
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Walt Disney Treasures – The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit $19.95 ADVENTURES OF OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT – DVD Movie… |
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CatDog Candy/Movin’ On Up $1.99 … |
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Spring Valley Glucosamine Chondroitin Orange Cream flavor $14.76 Chondroitin sulfates provide the structural components of joint cartilage, inhibit some free radical enzymes that degrade joint cartilage and collagen, and facilitate the entry of glucosamine into the joints. Like glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate attracts water into the cartilage matrix and stimulates the production of cartilage. It also appears to have the ability to prevent enzymes from dissolvi… |
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Hidden Valley Extra Large Chocolate Round Dog Bed $79.99 Color: ChocolateMaterials: Polyester suede fabricDimensions: 52 inches |
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Busby Large (36 x 48) Cocoa Dog Bed $53.04 A soft, durable removable microfiber cover makes for great comfort in this large Busby dog bed. This bed also features a hidden zipper to prevent chewing and is filled with recycled poly-fiberfill. |
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Busby Small (24 x 36) Cocoa Dog Bed $34 A soft, durable removable microfiber cover makes for great comfort in this small Busby dog bed. This bed also features a hidden zipper to prevent chewing and is filled with recycled poly-fiberfill. |
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Caron Wonderart Chocolate Dog Latch Hook Kit $8.59 Brand: CaronDimensions: 12 inches high x 12 inches wideMaterials: Various materials |
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Busby Medium (30 x 42) Cocoa Dog Bed $48.03 A soft, durable removable microfiber cover makes for great comfort in this medium Busby dog bed. This bed also features a hidden zipper to prevent chewing and is filled with recycled poly-fiberfill. |