Theobromine can, at high doses, be toxic to bears and other species. Its effects have been studied and documented in dogs, cats, rodents and humans, but its impact on bears and other wildlife species is largely unknown, according to Fish and Game. “The bottom line is all types of chocolate can be toxic.
What happens if a bear eats chocolate?
Too much theobromine in a bear's system can cause severe illness, inducing vomiting, hypothermia, seizures, coma, respiratory and heart failure. Chocolate is popular among commercial bear hunting guides because it's inexpensive and easy to get, Timmins said.
How much chocolate does it take to kill a bear?
It takes about 8oz's of bakers chocolate to kill a 50lb dog. The same amount would also kill a 50lb cub. Most of the baits are milk chocolate. So larger amounts are needed.
Is baiting bear illegal?
Bear baiting with dogs is illegal and causes intense, unjustified suffering — and you can help us put a stop to it.
Are bears allergic to chocolate?
Theobromine is found in all forms of chocolate and it has proven to be harmful to canines and to bears. The bears simply won't eat it. Dark chocolate is used in some forms of home baking and in some candy, and has a bitter flavor, but not so much that it is unpalatable to humans and animals.
Is chocolate poisonous for all animals?
Chocolate contains cocoa, and cocoa contains the compound theobromine. Theobromine is toxic to dogs and other pets at certain doses. If your dog or pet has ingested chocolate (even a small amount) you should contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible for advice.
Can a bears eat chocolate?
Unprocessed chocolate and other chocolates used in commercial baking and manufacturing have large amounts of theobromine, but is not palatable because it's very bitter. The bears simply won't eat it. It's beneficial to the bears and the small amounts of M&Ms and chocolate chips are not enough to harm wildlife.
Can sea lions eat chocolate?
Northern fur seals and California sea lions are getting into the Halloween spirit. A press release noted that the animals are performing some tricks for treats -- but they aren't eating candy bars and chocolate.
Can monkeys eat chocolate?
No, chocolate is toxic for monkeys as it is for many species.
What is toxic to bears?
Theobromine can, at high doses, be toxic to bears and other species. Its effects have been studied and documented in dogs, cats, rodents and humans, but its impact on bears and other wildlife species is largely unknown, according to Fish and Game.