Multiple choice general knowledge

Although the health news regarding chocolate has been mainly positive recently, it is still true that chocolate makes a poor food for the family dog. Why?

  1. Chemical reactions produce an unpleasant "chocolate dog" smell

  2. It causes a euphoric "high" that make the dog hard to manage

  3. It contains substances that are toxic for dogs

  4. Long-term use puts dogs at canine obesity
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which are stimulants that are toxic to dogs because their bodies metabolize them much more slowly than humans do. Ingestion can lead to severe poisoning, illness, or death.

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