Hmmm, Béibhinn the Education Dog wonders if she should chow down on a delicious Easter egg. Don't do it Béibhinn! While a sweet treat can be enjoyed every once and a while by us humans, chocolate is extremely dangerous for dogs. Here's why ...
- Many people are unaware that chocolate is poisonous to dogs.
- Chocolate makes dogs extremely sick and may even kill them.
- Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is safe for humans but not safe for dogs.
- The darker the chocolate, the more poisonous it is for you doggy pal.
- As a rough guide, Dogs Trust estimates that 50g of plain chocolate could be enough to kill a small dog, such as a Yorkshire Terrier, while just 400g could be enough to kill an average size dog.
So that everyone can have an egg-cellent Easter, remember these rules to keep your dog safe:
• Keep your chocolate in a safe place so your dog can't get to it.
• NEVER feed your dog chocolate meant for humans.
• If your Easter egg is missing and you think your dog may have stolen it, contact your vet straight away.
• Look out for any of the following symptoms; vomiting with blood, a sore tummy, extreme thirst, excitability, drooling, rapid heart rate and in severe cases, fits.
• If your dog is displaying any of these signs then take him immediately to your vet.
• The sooner your dog gets to a vet, the greater the chance of recovery from chocolate poisoning.
• If you want to treat your dog this Easter, stick to natural doggy snacks that are kinder to your canine.
The Education Team would like to wish everybody a Yappy Easter! xxx
No comments:
Post a Comment