The Easter Bunny is on his way and about to make his deliveries. This is a great time to remind you to keep ALL chocolate out of paw's reach.
Our clever canines are designed to seek out any morsel of chocolate - big or small, wrapped or unwrapped!
The problem ingredient for our pooches is the derivative of
caffeine in chocolate (called theobromine). Unfortunately dogs have trouble
digesting theobromine and ingestion lead to:
- Hyperactivity
- Tremors, panting and a racing heart
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Seizures
Theobromine ingestion can be fatal in some dogs.
As a general rule, the darker the chocolate, the more toxic
it is - so keep that cooking chocolate safely hidden away.
It's best to call us immediately if your dog has ingested
ANY amount of chocolate. In most cases, if we are able to make your dog
vomit soon after ingestion we should be able to prevent any nasty side
effects.
Don't forget - sultanas and raisins can cause acute kidney
problems in dogs so you'll also need to keep hot cross buns off the menu this
Easter.
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