{"id":174,"date":"2022-10-25T17:01:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T22:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/frisco-dog-training\/?p=174"},"modified":"2024-07-28T10:37:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T15:37:06","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-dog-eats-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/frisco-dog-training\/what-to-do-if-your-dog-eats-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if Your Dog Eats Chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Halloween approaching and more candy and sweets<\/a> being around the house, it is good to know what to do if your four-legged friend eats chocolate.<\/p>\n

Why Chocolate is Bad<\/h2>\n

Theobromine and caffeine are ingredients in chocolate. Both of these cause the heart rate to increase and stimulate your pup’s nervous system. Additionally, the concentrations of these ingredients vary from type to brand of chocolate. Knowing what kind of chocolate your companion ate and how much can help your vet determine a course of treatment.<\/p>\n

Signs of Chocolate Poisoning<\/h2>\n

Signs of chocolate poisoning may appear within 6 to 12 hours after consumption and may last up to 72 hours. These symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, increased urination, abnormal heart rate, and collapse. Severe cases can include tremors, seizures, and heart failure.<\/p>\n

What To Do<\/h2>\n

Call your vet or the Pet Poison Helplin<\/a>e immediately if you see or believe your pal has eaten chocolate. Provide them with information such as your dog’s size and the amount of chocolate they consumed. Additionally, they may ask you to monitor your companion’s symptoms to determine if they worsen. However, they may recommend you bring your furry friend into the clinic to induce vomiting or administer other medications and fluids.<\/p>\n

Prevention<\/h2>\n

Put all chocolate and candy up and away where your four-legged friend can not reach. Keep trick-or-treat bags, Easter baskets, or Christmas stockings away from your companion. Additionally, teach your dog to “leave it.” This command is effective and easy to teach!<\/p>\n

Remember that your furry friend’s health and safety are of the utmost importance. Keep treats and sweets away from your pal this Halloween. We know it’s hard to resist their adorable begging faces but stay strong and avoid a trip to the vet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Halloween approaching and more candy and sweets being around the house, it is good to know what to do if your four-legged friend eats chocolate. Why Chocolate is Bad Theobromine and caffeine are ingredients in chocolate. Both of these cause the heart rate to increase and stimulate your pup’s nervous system. Additionally, the concentrations… Read More <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":274,"featured_media":185,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28368],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-safety"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t