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Why is chocolate bad for dogs?

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  Chocolate is a treat that most human beings enjoy eating. This delicious treat however, is surprisingly poisonous for dogs. You might have seen a dog eating chocolate without having any side effects, but this treat can be harmful to their wellbeing. As a dog owner, it is crucial always to keep chocolate away from your dog. We are going to explain why it is harmful to feed your dog chocolate. When you hear someone saying it is unsafe to feed your dog chocolate, you might think it is because of pet allergies, but this is not the case. The main reason why chocolate is bad for the dog is that it is poisonous. Poisonous? How can chocolate be poisonous, you may ask. Chocolate contains a component known as theobromine, which is a bitter alkaloid compound. This compound can be found in caffeine, and they help human beings to stay alert. Theobromine in the dog’s immune system is unhealthy, and it must be prevented at all cost. The human immune system can easily digest theobromine, but it is n