Fudge Q & A (believed accurate ...but not guaranteed or warranted)
Q: Is Chocolate Poisonous to my dog?
A: YES! details
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs:
A chemical in
chocolate called theobromine is the source of the problem. Theobromine is
similar to caffeine. Theobromine is toxic to a dog and may cause your pet to
experience seizures or expire.
PLEASE don't
feed your pet anything chocolate!
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Did you know that most people, if getting to pick a free piece of candy out of a
whole grouping of candy, will choose fudge! Fudge is the #1 choice in candy
picks.
Chocolate is a favorite for kids and adults alike. Chocolate bars, chocolate
fudge, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate ice cream, chocolate
milk, hot chocolate, chocolate sauce... There is something special about this
substance -- so special that the average person in the United States eats 10
pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate every year!
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Some research is finding that chocolate contains flavonoids, also found in wine
and tea and thought to have a role in reducing the risk of heart disease.