Easter is one of our busiest times for worried pet carers – especially when curious pets get into chocolate or hot cross buns. These festive treats may be favourites for us, but they contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs and cats – including chocolate, grapes, sultanas and raisins – and can cause serious, even […]
This time of year, consultations from worried pet carers about their dogs who may have eaten chocolate or hot cross buns go through the roof. Chocolate and sultanas (also grapes and raisins) are toxic to dogs and can have fatal consequences when ingested. To avoid emergency visits for these – all we need to […]
Dogs love chocolate and will take any opportunity to eat chocolate that is left around within reach. You can guarantee it will be gobbled right up. Unfortunately, chocolate is very toxic to dogs. It’s the theobromine and caffeine in chocolate that is toxic to dogs. The amounts of these toxins can differ in the different […]