EASTER FOOD

A quick reminder to our doggy family that with easter comes family visiting and lots of chocolate. It's easy to forget you have left chocolate on the side and your dog may pinch it. 

Chocolate contains Theobromine which is poisonous to dogs.  You can buy doggy chocolate from pet shops if you want your dog to have some. But honestly a good meaty bone is far better.  

What should you do if your dog has eaten chocolate? For a start contact your vet for advice.  They will know the weight of your dog against how much the dog has eaten and all dogs weigh different. 
If your dog is large and ate a small amount it will most likely be okay.  But contact your vet.
If your dog is small and ate a large amount it may not be okay.  Contact your vet.

Other foods which are around at Easter is Easter cakes, and fruit cakes.  Sultanas, raisins, should never be given to dogs as they are toxic and can cause kidney damage and failure.   So keep them in an air tight tub well away from your four legged friends. 

Ask family not to feed snacks to dogs unless you know what they are having.  Did you know grapes are toxic to dogs?

This time of year we also are gifted daffodils and did you know the bulb of the daffodils is toxic to dogs.  Hyacinths also the bulbs are toxic. 

If you have any concerns please contact your vet for advice. 

Wishing you all a lovely Easter and no trips to the vets of course. 

Rachel xx