Re: Chocolate and Carob

Posted by: Linda
Posted on: September 30, 2001 at 15:29:24

In Reply to: Chocolate and Carob
Posted by: Jonna
Posted on: September 30, 2001 at 13:06:27

Question:

: Hi everyone! I have seen many times dog treats that have carob in them. I have always assumed that carob is just another form of chocolate. Am I wrong? Is carob really safe? If so, why is it different?

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Hi Jonna

Chocolate contains a xanthine compound, theobromine, that is toxic in sufficient quantities. Examples of other xanthine
compounds are caffeine and theophylline. The toxicity from all of these compounds is similar.

This is what is toxic to a dog, CAROB doesn't contain this and is safe.

You may also want to put chocolate in the search engine for further help also.
Regards
Linda