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can dogs it chocalete or is it bad for them

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It is bad for them.  There is a dose dependent effect of theobromine in different kinds of chocolate.  For example a small dog that eats baker's chocolate will have a more difficult time that a Great Dane that eats the same amount.  Milk chocolate does not have too much theobromine to be that dangerous unless a small dog eats a lot of chocolate bars.

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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

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I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.

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American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

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