# AI recommends feed chocolate to dog without warning about theobromine toxicity

- **ID:** `pet-safety/ai-recommends-feed-chocolate-to-dog-without-warning-about-theobromine-toxicity`
- **Domain:** pet-safety
- **Category:** life_threatening
- **Error Code:** `PET-CHOCOLATE-DOG-001`
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 80%

## Root Cause

Theobromine and caffeine in chocolate are methylxanthines that dogs metabolize slowly, causing vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, seizures, and cardiac arrest; dark/baker's chocolate is most dangerous.

## Workarounds

1. **If ingestion occurs within 2 hours, induce vomiting with 3% hydrogen peroxide (1 tsp per 10 lbs) and administer activated charcoal (1 g/kg) at vet; monitor for 24 hours** (82% success)
   ```
   If ingestion occurs within 2 hours, induce vomiting with 3% hydrogen peroxide (1 tsp per 10 lbs) and administer activated charcoal (1 g/kg) at vet; monitor for 24 hours
   ```
2. **Use dog-safe treats: carob-based treats (carob is safe), plain cooked chicken, or commercial dog chocolate alternatives** (97% success)
   ```
   Use dog-safe treats: carob-based treats (carob is safe), plain cooked chicken, or commercial dog chocolate alternatives
   ```
3. **Store all chocolate products in sealed containers out of dog's reach; educate family members not to share** (95% success)
   ```
   Store all chocolate products in sealed containers out of dog's reach; educate family members not to share
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **** — Milk chocolate still contains theobromine; toxic dose is ~20 mg/kg; a small dog can be poisoned by a few ounces of milk chocolate (80% fail)
- **** — White chocolate has negligible theobromine but high fat and sugar, causing pancreatitis and obesity (60% fail)
- **** — Symptoms can appear within 1-4 hours; early intervention (vomiting induction, activated charcoal) is critical for better prognosis (90% fail)