The majority of cases
of chocolate ingestion seen in veterinary clinics result in gastrointestinal upset and most dogs recover within a day when presented for treatment in a timely manner.
All it takes is a few bites for your dog to get seriously ill, and most cases
of chocolate ingestion are preventable.
We see huge increases in
chocolate ingestion calls at Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter — I guess that means dogs celebrate these holidays, too!
In a new study published in the Vet Record, researchers from the University's Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) have used electronic health records from UK veterinary practices to analyse cases of
chocolate ingestion in dogs.
Every vet has had similar patients rushed into the animal hospital after each treat - packed holiday (be it Halloween, Hanukkah or Christmas, Valentine's Day, or Easter)... all with the same GI signs of vomiting and diarrhea induced by
accidental chocolate ingestion.
In your case, it is good that your dog has vomited after
the chocolate ingestion, which means that it is unlikely that the chocolate has been absorbed.
Emergencies can be things such a snail bait poisoning, hit by a car and
chocolate ingestion.
Urgent calls can be things such as rodenticide poisoning,
chocolate ingestion to wounds and lacerations.
In 2016,
chocolate ingestion was among the top 10 calls made to the Animal Poison Control Center.2 While much of the public may have the general understanding that chocolate can be harmful to our pets, very few have the comprehension of what makes it dangerous and what to do in the event that your dog eats it.
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Chocolate ingestion is one of the most common toxicities encountered at any veterinary hospital, which is especially true at veterinary emergency centers,» Bahorich says.
In 2016,
chocolate ingestion was among Read More
Emergencies can be things such a rat poisoning, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Emergencies can be things such as porcupine quills, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
If you believe your pet has an emergency, such as rat poisoning, being hit by a car,
chocolate ingestion, or anything else which appears to pose an imminent danger to your pet, please do not hesitate to call us or come to the hospital immediately.
Emergencies can be things such as snail bait poisoning, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Emergencies can be things such a poisoning, hit by car, fight with another animal and
chocolate ingestion.
Chocolate ingestion can lead to various medical complications and can even be fatal to dogs and cats.
Emergencies can be things such as poisoning, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Since this is a common item in houses and dogs love the smell and taste of it, PetMD created a «dog chocolate toxicity meter» to help you know how serious your dog's
chocolate ingestion may be.
Emergencies can be things such a snail bait poisoning, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Emergencies can be things such as rat bait poisoning, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Emergencies can be things such a snake bite, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Chocolate ingestion can be serious, leading to seizures, if a large quantity is ingested.
The study also found that
chocolate ingestion was significantly less common in older dogs and that no specific breed is more at risk than others.
Depending on the amount and type,
chocolate ingestion can lead to hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, seizures, and potentially death.
For other resources on pet toxins, see our articles on Garden Dangers for Dogs,
Chocolate Ingestion, The Dangers of Mushrooms and Holiday Dangers for Dogs.
Chocolate ingestions can be very serious for dogs.
Chocolate ingestion, especially dark chocolate and cocoa, remains one of the most common food - related reasons people call pet poison control centers and emergency hospitals.
Chocolate ingestion is the number one food reason pet owners call poison control hotlines, and many pet hotlines report a big spike in phone calls about chocolate ingestion during the holidays.
Emergencies can be things such a snail bait poisoning, being hit by a car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Emergencies can be things such as potential ingestion of a toxic substance, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.
Emergencies can be things such as accidental ingestion of rat poison, hit by car, and
chocolate ingestion.