Happy spring! With Easter right around the corner, we’re taking some time to remind you of the potential dangers that your dog may face this coming weekend.
Most dog owners are already aware of the dangers of chocolate for dogs. If you aren’t familiar with this, Easter can be a very dangerous holiday for your pup. Essentially, the dangerous ingredient in chocolate is called methylxanthine. It is a caffeine-like chemical, that when ingested by dogs, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and sometimes death.
It is important to take care when your dog is in close reach of the Cadbury Eggs, chocolate bunnies and miniature eggs that are so popular this time of year.
Unfortunately, during the week of Easter, the reports of dogs eating chocolate increase 200%. If your family plans to host an Easter egg hunt that includes chocolate, keep your dog closed off in a safe and chocolate-free environment until all of the eggs have been found.
When in doubt, always make sure your chocolates are put away and out of reach to your dog. If you have any questions about pet poison prevention, call us at 602-559-9600.