tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36768584.post2151844320206759493..comments2024-03-03T18:49:34.382-05:00Comments on Omics! Omics!: Differential Mammalian Toxicity: Why Do Some Human Foods Kill Dogs?Keith Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765318239070312590noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36768584.post-37821715669581917992017-07-10T01:48:42.382-04:002017-07-10T01:48:42.382-04:00Not sure if this addresses your question, but acc...Not sure if this addresses your question, but according to https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/food-hazards/chocolate :<br /><br />"<i>Theobromine and caffeine competitively inhibit cellular adenosine receptors, resulting in CNS stimulation, diuresis, and tachycardia. Methylxanthines also increase intracellular calcium levels by increasing cellular calcium entry and inhibiting intracellular sequestration of calcium by the sarcoplasmic reticulum of striated muscle. The net effect is increased strength and contractility of skeletal and cardiac muscle. Methylxanthines may also compete for benzodiazepine receptors within the CNS and inhibit phosphodiesterase, resulting in increased cyclic AMP levels. Methylxanthines may also increase circulating levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.</i>"daniele malleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463057324118500956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36768584.post-72975772795487065242017-03-30T09:05:39.562-04:002017-03-30T09:05:39.562-04:00Many dogs seem to tolerate chocolate fine, maybe t...Many dogs seem to tolerate chocolate fine, maybe there's a sensitivity gene. I did hear of a dog that got very sick after its owner gave it naproxen.Cliff Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07472110231161610680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36768584.post-1991841427936909612017-03-28T14:20:12.648-04:002017-03-28T14:20:12.648-04:00Our vet said the chocolate toxicity was due to the...Our vet said the chocolate toxicity was due to the caffeine in dark chocolate. Small body weight, high caffeine can be devastating.<br /><br />I use this on my bird seed for the exact reason you tried chili powder. This stuff works like magic. No squirrels or raccoons, however, 2-3tbsp/ 5lb of seed does result in fewer birds from visiting. I'm still experimenting with the sweet spot: Cole's Flaming Squirrel Seed SauceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com