Chocolate Is Dangerous for Pets

Give chocolate to loved ones? - Never! You could poison them. That is if your loved ones are pets.

Even small amounts of chocolate can cause vomiting and restlessness in dogs. Larger doses can be fatal.

If your pet does eat chocolate, consult your veterinarian. Treatment may require inducing vomiting, stabilizing the pet's heartbeat and respiration, and controlling seizures. The stomach may be pumped if the animal is comatose.

Cats are seldom poisoned by chocolate. They have different eating habits.


Greens Fork Animal Hospital
8089 State Road 38
Greens Fork, IN  47345
(765) 886-5191 or (765) 962-4389

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