Chocolate? Toxic?

Chocolate contains a compound called Theobromine which is poisonous…if you’re a dog. This is because an average canine immune system takes over 17 hours to break down the theobromine by 50%, as they are unable to metabolise the chemical effectively.

As little as 200g of chocolate would stress the digestive system of a 20kg dog, and over 500g is a lethal dose.

So this Easter weekend be a little bit greedy and keep all the chocolate to yourself. If you think you’ve eaten too many chocolate eggs, how about taking a look here at Lenny the Chocolate Moose!