| 21. | It contains a substance ( theobromine ) that can be toxic to dogs and cats.
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| 22. | The dose of theobromine was equal to that found in seven ounces of dark chocolate.
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| 23. | Theophylline is very closely related to caffeine and theobromine, mild central nervous system stimulants.
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| 24. | :Our article on theobromine poisoning says that parrots are very susceptible to chocolate poisoning.
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| 25. | The lethal dose for dogs is approximately 100 milligrams of theobromine per kilogram of body weight.
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| 26. | Theobromine is also toxic to some animals unable to metabolize it ( see theobromine poisoning ).
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| 27. | Theobromine is also toxic to some animals unable to metabolize it ( see theobromine poisoning ).
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| 28. | Although not usual, the effects of theobromine poisoning, as stated, can become fatal.
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| 29. | The excreted metabolites are mostly paraxanthines theobromine and theophylline and a small amount of unchanged caffeine.
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| 30. | Chocolate contains alkaloids such as theobromine and phenethylamine, which have physiological effects on the body.
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