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Why can't dogs eat chocolate?

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If you own a cat or dog, you've been told not to let them eat chocolate, but have you ever heard the reasoning behind that rule? This lesson takes a closer look at why chocolate is something humans love and can eat while leaving our pets out of the chocolate loop.

Why would it take more kilograms of milk chocolate to be lethal to a dog/cat than dark chocolate?

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