theobromine
noun
theo·bro·mine
ˌthē-ə-ˈbrō-ˌmēn 
-mən
-mən
: a bitter alkaloid C7H8N4O2 closely related to caffeine that occurs especially in cacao beans and has stimulant and diuretic properties
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According to Apolo, theobromine, an alkaloid in the cacao beans used to make chocolate, makes chocolate toxic to canines.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The most dangerous ingredients in chocolate are caffeine and theobromine, which affect the nervous system and heart, cause dehydration and could even lead the dog to develop gastrointestinal distress, Cohen said.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
This sweet treat contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and can lead to serious health problems.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
Chocolate Cacao contains theobromine, a compound that triggers negative reactions in a dog’s body including: stimulating the nervous system, increasing stress on the heart, relaxing breathing muscles and increasing urination.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The most dangerous ingredients in chocolate are caffeine and theobromine, which affect the nervous system and heart, cause dehydration and could even lead the dog to develop gastrointestinal distress, Cohen said.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
This sweet treat contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and can lead to serious health problems.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
Chocolate Cacao contains theobromine, a compound that triggers negative reactions in a dog’s body including: stimulating the nervous system, increasing stress on the heart, relaxing breathing muscles and increasing urination.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
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theobromine
noun
theo·bro·mine
ˌthē-ə-ˈbrō-ˌmēn
-mən
-mən
: a bitter alkaloid C7H8N4O2 closely related to caffeine that occurs especially in cacao beans and is used as a diuretic, myocardial stimulant, and vasodilator
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