Hi, Chris,
Quite right, too. If I knew my dogs had ingested chocolate I'd
probably have them at the vets quite soon. My vet told me of a Cavalier
bitch she worked long and hard to save (and did save) who ingested
chocolate and it was very touch and go. Don't take this too lightly.
Try to estimate how much chocolate was ingested and at least call the
vet.
Suze at Llawen Cavaliers
Chris Lewis wrote:
>
> As Susan says, chocolate can be fatal to dogs, even in small
> quantities. It contains theobromine (a compound similar to
> caffeine) which is poisonous to dogs. Theobromine, when
> ingested, causes release of epinephrine (adrenaline) which
> causes the heart to race and serious cardiac arrhythmias to
> develop. Signs of chocolate poisoning in dogs include
> vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, and hyperactivity.
> Followed by depression and coma, seizures, and ultimately,
> death.
>
> Although a Cavalier would probably have to eat 8oz of milk
> chocolate to get a toxic dose, one ounce of unsweetened
> baking chocolate would usually be fatal. The other problem
> with dogs eating chocolate is that a lot of it is high in
> fat, and dogs often get enteritis or pancreatitis.
>
> Chris and Ann Lewis
> ___________________________
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> Delaplane, Virginia
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