Give chocolate to loved ones and you could end up poisoning them. That is, if the loved ones are your pets. Even small amounts of theobromine, an ingredient in chocolate, can cause vomiting and restlessness in pets and can even lead to death. The lethal dose of theobromine depends on the size of the dog […]
Halloween Pet Tip
Trick-or-Treat? Keep Fido away from those yummy Halloween treats! Candy, especially chocolate, can be toxic to pets. Chocolate poisoning can be lethal to pets and symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, muscle tremors, abnormal drooling, hyperactivity, seizures or coma. If you notice these symptoms of chocolate poisoning in your pet, go to your veterinarian […]
Love Your Dog? Keep Fido away from Chocolate
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day each February, it is important to keep in mind that one of our favorite romantic treats can be toxic to our favorite fuzzy buddy. Chocolate contains two substances that can be harmful to dogs: Theobromine and Caffeine. Theobromine interferes with a dog’s body functions by stimulating the central nervous system […]
Holiday Pet Dangers
With your pet spending more time indoors because of the snow and ice and with the holidays coming up, there are a few common household items that pose a threat to your pet’s health. Keep these things in mind to help everyone have a merry season: De-icing Salts that are used for melting snow and […]
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