Why can’t Bichon Frize (certain introduction) eat chocolate? Why is it not suggested that Bichon Frize should eat chocolate?
Bichon Frize (definite introduction)
Because the theobromine contained in chocolate can cause poisoning in dogs, and the purer the chocolate, the greater the harm to dogs. The severity of Bichon Frize poisoning is closely related to the purity of the chocolate. The purer the chocolate and the smaller the Bichon Frize puppies, the greater the chance of being poisoned.
Theobromine contained in chocolate is an important factor in causing dog poisoning. Once a Bichon Frize is poisoned by chocolate, drug support therapy should be the main treatment. If the Bichon Frize poisoning is very severe, bladder catheterization should be performed to avoid double absorption of toxins through the urinary mucosa.
The symptoms of chocolate poisoning in Bichon Frize dogs are: vomiting, diarrhea, frequent urination, restlessness, excessive activity, and accelerated heartbeat and breathing. If the Bichon Frize Chocolate is severe, it may have unsteady walking, cyanosis, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, and may even eventually lead to death due to loss of cardiovascular function.
Each kilogram of chocolate contains 115 mg of theobromine, which may lead to death of the Bichon Frize, while ordinary pure chocolate contains about 400 mg of theobromine per ounce (29.6 grams).
In other words, a one-kilogram Bichon Frize puppy may die if it eats 9 grams of pure chocolate. (Most chocolates sold in the market are packaged in 60 to 80 grams), so the chance of them being poisoned is really high.
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