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With the Easter weekend coming up, please heed our gentle reminder to keep chocolate ‘out of reach of dogs’.

Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are both brain stimulants and have the potential to make a heart race. The consumption of these ingredients are capable of killing a dog (or cat) if enough is ingested. Cooking chocolate and dark chocolate have higher concentrations of theobromine than e.g. milk chocolate. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning can appear within 4 to 24 hours and may include excessive panting, restlessness, twitching muscles, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, increased urination, seizures or coma.

Be vigilant with disposing of any sweet wrappers or foil too as they have the potential to cause trouble in the gut.

Please word up the rest of the family including the kids so everyone knows how important this is. Hop to it. Have a grrrreat Easter break and stay safe.

The following link is a chocolate calculator to help determine the degree of risk for canines according to size etc. Please remember the calculator can only be of use if you are absolutely certain of the amount consumed.

http://veterinaryclinic.com/chocolate/calc.html

Leah & Angela O’Meara

Hound Dog Day Care (Specialists in Dog Minding & Dog Boarding, Pet Sitting Brisbane & Doggy Day Care Brisbane)