Is chocolate really toxic to dogs?

In this video, FELIX THE VET discusses the chocolate toxicity for dogs and how theobromine builds up in their bodies , darker chocolates being more toxic.

Chocolate is toxic for cats and dogs : Dogs find chocolate more interesting than cats.
Rule of thumb: Cats naturally shy away from chocolate.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs and harmful to cats: the theobromine in chocolate is difficult for dogs and cats to metabolize
The more cocoa in chocolate, the more toxic it is.

Dark chocolate has more diogomine than milk chocolate: Dark chocolate has 378 milligrams of diagomine per 50g
Milk chocolate has about 90 milligrams of diagomine per 50g

Eating too much chocolate is toxic for dogs: The level of toxicity depends on the size of the dog and the type of chocolate.
It is important to be careful and understand the signs of chocolate toxicity.

Chocolate toxicity in dogs can lead to mild to lethal signs: symptoms vary depending on the dose taken
Serious signs include cardiotoxicity and disturbed heart function

Eating chocolate can lead to the death of dogs, seek veterinary help immediately: the dog's heart rate drops if it eats chocolate, which can result in seizures and death
Call your vet and let him know what and how much chocolate was eaten, the size of your dog and follow his advice

Treatment for chocolate poisoning in animals: The first step is to make the animal vomit at the clinic within one hour of ingestion.
Symptomatic and supportive treatment is given to the animal to keep it hydrated, clear the system and manage any signs or symptoms.

Chocolate is toxic for dogs, be careful during Easter: Dark chocolate isn't the only dangerous chocolate, all types are poisonous to dogs.
Keep chocolate hidden out of your dog's reach during Easter to avoid unnecessary health scares.