Pet owners warned about Christmas treats
Pet owners can avoid emergency visits to the vet over the holiday season by following a few simple guidelines.
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Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Pet owners could avoid emergency visits to the vet over the holiday season by following a few simple guidelines from the staff of the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ's .
"The last thing people want for their pets during the holiday season is an emergency," says the Head of School, .
In order to help pet owners and their pets enjoy a happy holiday, here are some things to be aware of:
Chocolate
"Chocolate may be full of antioxidants and good for humans in small doses but it is dangerous for our furry friends," Professor Anderson says.
"Chocolate contains ingredients toxic to dogs, namely theobromine and caffeine. Potentially lethal doses are as little as 7 grams of baking chocolate or 60 grams of milk chocolate per kilogram body weight in dogs. That is as little as a teaspoon per kilo of dark chocolate, so little dogs and pups are at greater risk.
"Signs of toxicity include vo