Help! My Dog just ate an Easter Egg!
In most cases, yes. While the biggest
risk for a human eating a chocolate bunny is an extra layer of padding on the
hips, a chemical in chocolate can be poisonous to dogs.
The chemical, theobromine, exists in
higher levels in darker chocolate. If Peter Cottontail was made with white
chocolate, you probably don’t have to worry much and should just keep a close
eye on your dog for the next few hours to make sure he doesn’t get sick.
If the bunny was made from dark
chocolate, over 4 ounces, and your pup weighs less than ten pounds, it would be
a good idea to get to the vet as soon as possible to head off any adverse
reactions.
Before you accost your local pet store
manager for stocking chocolate treats, check the label. Most chocolate dog
treats are actually carob, which is harmless, or contain levels of theobromine
so low that even a miniature pooch could handle them.
Ensuring your Dog eats the right food is critical and one
of the most useful resources we have come across is "Use
Nutritious Dog Food And Health Secrets To Increase Your Dogs Lifespan By Up To
134%"
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