How come chocolate is poisonous for dogs?

Question

how come chocolate is poisonous for dogs???

Answer 1

i think because coco beans arent good for them.

Answer 2

The cocoa.

Answer 3

Because theres something in it that is toxic to dogs, it can cause them to have seizures and enough of it could kill them

Answer 4

It causes worms and dogs can die from them.

Answer 5

Chocolate Poisoning and Your Dog

Answer 6

The ingredient theobromine can cause vomiting and diarrhea, increased urination and nausea. These can progress to cardiac arrhythmias and seizures, and death.

There are very specific details on the website below.

Answer 7

It has a naturally occurring chemical in it, it is called theobromide or theobromadine, can't remember the exact spelling. And I believe it shuts down their kidneys. Chocolate is very bad for many animals, cats, birds, dogs. It is advisable never to give chocolate to any of your pets or any animal, like at a zoo etc. or in a park.  

Answer 8

The cocoa. And it can cause the dog to have worms and then eventually die.

I'm shocked that Paris Hilton knows that it's bad for dogs o_O!!