There are a series of foods that, no matter how much our furry friend asks us, it is better that we do not give them to try. Some of the most dangerous are those that contain sugar, such as chocolate, chips or candy for children.
Although a little bit is not going to hurt you, it is much better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, we are going to tell you why can't dogs eat candy.
Why can't you eat candy?
The dog is a hairy glutton by nature. Whenever he has the opportunity, he takes something that is appealing to him, whatever it is. If we are careless and leave a piece of cake in an accessible place, it is very likely that when we realize it it will have disappeared. This, although in principle it does not have to cause many problems for the furry, if the amount of food that has been eaten has been large, it could end up with stomach pain at least.
This is because chocolate, as well as coffee or tea-based sweets, contain a substance called theobromine. When it accumulates, causes nervousness and restlessnessas well as a destruction of cells. In the case of sweet fruits, especially mango or banana, they contain a large amount of glucose, which causes the same symptoms as theobromine, but on a smaller scale.
How does it affect you?
The accumulation of sugars can cause many health problems for you, just like us, such as diabetes, pancreatitis, obesity, dental problems (cavities, tartar, loss of teeth), disturbances in the blood and circulatory system, and in very serious cases the death from poisoning.
If we suspect that he has ingested sweets, the best we can do is take him to the vet for examination and treatment to prevent the situation from worsening.