Chocolate and cocoa contain theobromine, which can be metabolized in humans but not in cats or dogs. It can build up to a toxic substance that causes liver damage in cats and dogs. By the way, for humans who get calcium-based kidney stones, chocolate contains oxalate, which combines with calcium to form stones. So chocolate isn’t always great for humans, either. (I’m not always good about avoiding it, though…)
comic4matt over 3 years ago
She just gave Poncho a hot cocoa… She wants him dead!
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
The amount of cacao in coco is so low he is probably okay. Now the “mikey” she put in it is another matter…
dwane.scoty1 over 3 years ago
“We’ll talk about that later!”. Wait, Poncho; Carmen has built an ice block Igloo next to the Tree o’ Shame!
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ah, 2D cocoa doesn’t have that substance toxic to dogs. Or maybe not! 8^D
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Poncho now that you have warmed up …. Go take the sled back from were you got it !
tcayer over 3 years ago
NO hot chocolate for the cats?
Impkins Premium Member over 3 years ago
Someone hide that orange sweater from Carmen. Maybe take that to the Pooch Cafe and see how long before it comes back. :)
Natarose over 3 years ago
cocoa isn’t good for cats or dogs.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
Carmen is being forgiving for now, Poncho. Enjoy it while you can.
Argythree over 3 years ago
Chocolate and cocoa contain theobromine, which can be metabolized in humans but not in cats or dogs. It can build up to a toxic substance that causes liver damage in cats and dogs. By the way, for humans who get calcium-based kidney stones, chocolate contains oxalate, which combines with calcium to form stones. So chocolate isn’t always great for humans, either. (I’m not always good about avoiding it, though…)