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Chocolate and Dogs: Can it Kill Your Pet?
Date Added: September 21, 2011 09:36:48 AM
Author: Herminia Price
Category: Health: Pet Health

For example, a small, 9-pound dog that eats 9 ounces of milk chocolate will most likely die from poisoning if left untreated. It would take only one ounce of pure baker's chocolate to kill the same dog. Any less than this amount and the dog will probably just suffer from bad indigestion. He also might get extremely hyperactive with a fast heart rate. Diarrhea and vomiting are also common symptoms. Treating Chocolate Toxicity If your dog has managed to eat a toxic amount of chocolate, it's possible to prevent death if you induce vomiting quickly enough. Chocolate toxins fully leave the dog's body after about 35 hours. Administering syrup of ipecac is one way to get your dog to vomit. Another way is to give him activated charcoal, which will absorb the toxins. Of course, the best way to save your pet is to call a vet immediately. A vet can give him oxygen, IV therapy, and other medications to avert disaster. Other Dog Poisons Unlike humans, dogs can't digest a large number of known "people foods." Fruit is healthy for us, but many of the seeds, stems, and leaves can actually kill a dog. Peach, plum, apricot, cherry, and apple seeds contain a type of cyanide that can quickly cause death after hyperventilation and shock. Don't ever feed a dog grapes or raisins, which cause kidney toxicity. Some dogs love to eat liver, cat food, and fat trimmings, but these items can cause stomach upset or pancreatitis. Also, never feed a dog any type of poultry or fish bones, which get caught in the digestive system. Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are also known dog-killers. They can raise the dog's heart rate and cause coma and death. Milk, sugar, yeast dough, and mushrooms can cause serious problems for small dogs. The smaller the dog, the more sensitive he is to toxic foods. Finally, avoid giving your dog any table scraps. They could contain harmful ingredients that will shorten the life of your furry friend. For more information about pet tag and pet tags please visit us.
 
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