It is not uncommon to receive a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Dog owners need to be cautious of your loving dog’s risk exposure to chocolate. Make sure that you store any left over chocolates in a safe place.
Chocolate is toxic and very harmful to your dog’s health. Your dog can be very ill and in serious cases the effects can be fatal.
What makes chocolate toxic to dogs? Chocolate is made from the beans of the cocoa tree. Theobromine is present in products of the cocoa tree. Theobromine is the main element of chocolate that is a toxic chemical compound.
Unlike humans, dogs cannot and/or metabolize: break down and/or discharge, Theobromine. It affects their heart, central nervous system and kidneys. As a dog owner, you must be aware of early symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, restlessness and/or hyperactive.
If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate immediately call your veterinarian for advice. The toxicity of Theobromine is subject to portion consumed. This means that the size of your pet, the type of chocolate, and quantity of chocolate determine if or how toxic it is for your pet.
Sugar, Rock Star Pooch’s VP of Marketing and Quality Assurance, has experienced a chocolate toxicity. Summer of 2008, Sugar was enticed by the scent of cocoa mulch and inadvertently ate two mouthfuls. Immediately, Sugar was brought to the veterinarian and induced vomiting to extract the cocoa mulch. Sugar was unaffected by the event but it was very scary and a valuable learning lesson for us. Being aware of the dangers of chocolate for our best friend is very important to help prevent and keep them happy and healthy. Chocolate is not meant to share with your loving dog.
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