THE EASTER BUNNY IS ABOUT TO MAKE HIS DELIVERIES, AND IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP ALL CHOCOLATE OUT OF PAW'S REACH! Chocolate and dogs Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, however, the hazard of chocolate to your dog depends on the type of chocolate, the amount consumed and your dog's size. In large enough amounts, chocolate and cocoa products can kil your dog. Cats are less likely to be interested in sweet treats but you should be aware that pets of the canine variety are designed to seek out EVERY morsel of chocolate. There is a derivative of catfeine in chocolate (called theobromine) that your dog can't digest. What signs can it cause? Ingestion of chocolate can lead to hyperactivity tremors, panting, racing heart vomiting, darhoea seizures and even death As a general rule, the darker the chocolate the more toxic it is. So what do you do it you think your dog has found your secret stash of chocolate? The usual treatment for theobromine poisoning is to induce vomting within two hours of ingestion. If you are worried or suspect that your dog may have eaten a large quantity of chocolate and they are showing any of the signs listed above, call your vet immediately. East Maitland Veterinary Clinic 96 George Street, Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30 & Sat 9-11 Ph: (02) 4933 7401 Maitland Vet Clinic website: www.localvet.com.au/EastMaitland THE EASTER BUNNY IS ABOUT TO MAKE HIS DELIVERIES, AND IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP ALL CHOCOLATE OUT OF PAW'S REACH! Chocolate and dogs Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, however, the hazard of chocolate to your dog depends on the type of chocolate, the amount consumed and your dog's size. In large enough amounts, chocolate and cocoa products can kil your dog. Cats are less likely to be interested in sweet treats but you should be aware that pets of the canine variety are designed to seek out EVERY morsel of chocolate. There is a derivative of catfeine in chocolate (called theobromine) that your dog can't digest. What signs can it cause? Ingestion of chocolate can lead to hyperactivity tremors, panting, racing heart vomiting, darhoea seizures and even death As a general rule, the darker the chocolate the more toxic it is. So what do you do it you think your dog has found your secret stash of chocolate? The usual treatment for theobromine poisoning is to induce vomting within two hours of ingestion. If you are worried or suspect that your dog may have eaten a large quantity of chocolate and they are showing any of the signs listed above, call your vet immediately. East Maitland Veterinary Clinic 96 George Street, Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30 & Sat 9-11 Ph: (02) 4933 7401 Maitland Vet Clinic website: www.localvet.com.au/EastMaitland