The two main methylxanthines found in chocolate are theobromine and caffeine. While humans can metabolize these compounds ...

Chocolate poisoning is a risk to the family dog at Christmas, say vets. They warn that dogs are four times more likely to fall ill from eating chocolate at this time of year. A study found ...

Although our bodies can process theobromine, dogs are more sensitive to this chemical (per VCA Hospitals). Yet humans can ...

Christmas and New Year are the most dangerous time of the year for dogs - with more treated for munching on toxic chocolate than any other time, The Kennel Club warns. Chocolate is deadly for ...

Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of accidental chocolate poisoning over Christmas. New statistics released by The Kennel Club shows that dogs being treated for eating toxic chocolate ...

There's nothing better than drinking a cozy cup of hot cocoa during the festive season. While chocolate is toxic for dogs, ...

It's no secret that dog is man's best friend and part of the family - so we obviously want to spoil our pups on the big day ...

The common holiday treat but can be dangerous to pets due to the theobromine in chocolate. Theobromine is a stimulant that affects a dog's central nervous system and heart. Toxicity levels range ...

Chocolate is made with cocoa solids, which contains a substance called theobromine. While harmless to humans, it is toxic to dogs and other pets as they struggle to break it down. It also ...

A recent study has found that dogs are 75 percent ... If they accidentally swallow any chocolate, owners can quickly access tailored information using a chocolate toxicity calculator to determine ...