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Originally Posted by dogmad
One of my dogs discovered a (wrapped) box of chocolates under the Christmas tree last year, opened them, ate 5 and had a fit/seizure. Eating chocolate can, as with humans, have a detrimental effect on teeth, in addition to the chemical effects of the chocolate on the brain/body. I think it's difficult/unwise to generalise and each animal should be treated as an "individual" before condemning/condoning anything relating to that animal (whether 2 legged or 4 legged).
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My dog did the exact same thing with the wrapped box of chocolates, and ate all of them. She probably had a bad stomach ache, but showed no signs of poisoning. Lucky to still have her alive at age 12
But it is different for every animal, like you said. I was just very lucky.