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Why can't dogs eat chocolate?

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If you own a cat or dog, you've been told not to let them eat chocolate, but have you ever heard the reasoning behind that rule? This lesson takes a closer look at why chocolate is something humans love and can eat while leaving our pets out of the chocolate loop.

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