While you may be getting pumped up about the abundance of treats over Easter, remember that chocolate is poisonous, and sometimes even fatal if ingested by our pets. So follow these simple tips and make your Easter a Pet Friendly holiday for your pets.
To reduce likelihood of digestion, don’t leave chocolate in a spot that your pet can reach. This is vital when leaving eggs out for an Easter hunt and it is best to count up the number of eggs you hide and confirm all have been uncovered before your pet gets to them!
The Easter egg hunt is great fun for us humans and the children, however when pets are around, consider another game of hide and seek, and then maybe rewarding the finder of the treasures with there chocolate eggs, then there is no need to put the chocolate in reach and therefore endangering our beloved pets.
Dogs are most generally affected by chocolate toxicity as they are very good at looking for flavorful morsels, even thru plastic wrapping. It is very important to remember that moggies and other species are susceptible to the toxic aftermath of chocolate too.
What makes chocolate noxious?
Chocolate contains Theobromine, a caffeine derivative that can’t be processed by our pets.
Why isn’t chocolate lethal to humans?
Humans can break down and excrete Theobromine much better than our pets.
What to observe out for:
Symptoms from any amount of chocolate consumption sometimes happen within hours of ingestion
- hyperactivity
- tremors
- racing heart beat
- vomiting, dysentery
- fits
- death
Is certain chocolate more noxious than others?
Yes. The more cocoa that is in the chocolate, the more damaging it is. Cooking chocolate is about seven times more damaging than milk chocolate
Here is a little bit of a guide to a potentially lethal amount for a 10kg dog:
- 70g cooking chocolate
- 200g semi sweet/dark chocolate
- 600g milk chocolate
If your pet eats chocolate you need to seek veterinary attention right away.
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