Vet advice
Around this time of year, we can expect more chocolate to be in the house than normal. Many pet owners are unaware of the risks to
pets from eating chocolate. Chocolate contains an ingredient
called "Theobromide" which dogs and cats cannot metabolise. It acts as a poison in
their system and if enough chocolate is consumed they may die.
A Lethal dosage is 7 grams baking chocolate or
60 grams milk chocolate per kilogram of bodyweight.
The symptoms of chocolate poisoning can
appear slowly, so don’t be fooled into thinking everything is OK. Early detection
and treatment can make a big difference. If you think your pet has eaten a large amount of chocolate, call your vet immediately.
Find out more about chocolate poisoning in pets.