Like most pet owners, you probably know by now that chocolate is toxic to dogs.
Theobromine is the toxic chemical in chocolate that causes the problem and the amount varies according to the type and quality of chocolate. Even a small amount of high quality dark chocolate eaten by a dog can cause clinical signs such as restlessness, vomiting, tremors and convulsions. Dogs love the taste of chocolate, so this Easter remember not too let your dog near your chocolate Easter goodies. Even a small piece of chocolate will give your pet a taste for chocolate, and would make a serious accident in the future all the more likely.
However your dog can still be part of the Easter celebrations with carob Easter treats. Carob is similar to chocolate, but without the sugar, and the ingredients that are bad for pets.
We have lots of packs to choose from - the most popular being the Carob Donuts.
Bark Avenue is open all Easter long weekend, so feel free to drop by and pick up a little something for your pet to nibble on!
*If you think your dog may have found and eaten a harmful amount of chocolate, call your veterinarian or take your dog to an emergency animal hospital immediately! Symptoms will usually begin within two hours but sometimes it could also take as long as 24 hours. Delaying treatment could be a fatal mistake. Symptoms include restlessness, hyperactivity, vomiting and diarrhea, excessive thirst, increased urination, a rapid heart rate and excessive panting, more advanced symptoms can include muscle tremors, stiffness, seizures, Cardiac arrhythmia and coma. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
