Understanding Chocolate Toxicity in Pets

The video explains why chocolate is toxic to pets like dogs and cats due to theobromine, a molecule that pets process slowly, leading to potential poisoning. While humans can consume large amounts without harm, pets are more vulnerable due to their slower metabolism and smaller size. The video compares lethal doses for humans and pets and advises keeping chocolate away from pets.

Why is chocolate dangerous for pets like dogs and cats?

• Due to its caffeine content

• Because it is high in calories

• Due to the presence of theobromine

• Because it contains sugar

What is theobromine?

• An alkaloid similar to caffeine

• A type of sugar

• A vitamin in chocolate

• A protein found in chocolate

How does theobromine affect the human body?

• It increases heart rate and energy

• It causes muscle relaxation

• It slows down the heart rate

• It has no effect on humans

Why do humans process theobromine faster than pets?

• Humans have a larger liver

• Humans evolved eating more plants

• Pets have a different digestive system

• Humans have a higher metabolism

Why are cats less likely to be poisoned by chocolate?

• They are immune to theobromine

• They dislike the smell of chocolate

• They cannot taste sweet things

• They have a faster metabolism

How much dark chocolate would a medium-sized dog need to consume for a lethal dose?

• About 500 grams

• About 5 kilograms

• About 1 kilogram

• About 2 kilograms

What is the lethal dose of milk chocolate for a house cat?

• About 300 grams

• About 200 grams

• About 400 grams

• About 100 grams

How much milk chocolate would a human need to consume for a lethal dose?

• About a quarter of their body weight

• About half of their body weight

• About 10 kilograms

• About 5 kilograms

What should you do when enjoying chocolate around pets?

• Share a small piece with them

• Give them a different treat

• Keep it to yourself

• Let them sniff it

What is the main reason pets are more affected by theobromine than humans?

• They have a smaller body size

• They cannot digest sugar

• They have a slower metabolism

• They are more sensitive to caffeine