What effect does chocolate have on your dog and how much chocolate can kill your dog. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs as it contains theobromine. Humans easily metabolize theobromine, but dogs process it much more slowly, allowing it to build up to toxic levels in their system. The potential toxicity of chocolate to your dog depends on the type of chocolate, the amount consumed and your dog's size. Read the full article on the Life with Pets website