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Post by Mia05 Thu Mar 29 2018, 11:09


Easter dangers for dogs
Key Easter treats your dog should avoid
Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs
Raisins, saltanas, currants and grapes can cause fatal kidney failure in dogs
Some spring bulbs and plants are poisonous to dogs, and some can be fatal if eaten
Easter eggs and hot cross buns are yummy Easter indulgences for us, but they are deadly to dogs so keep these seasonal treats to yourself. We’ve teamed up with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service to help you and your pet enjoy a happy Easter with this advice…

Easter eggs
Chocolate contains a chemical called ‘theobromine’, which is toxic to dogs.

Even small amounts of the stuff can cause convulsions, heart problems, hyperexcitability and fits.

The darker the chocolate, the more potent the level of theobromine, and the more poisonous it is – and giving any type of chocolate to dogs should be avoided.

Call your vet if you dogs eats any more than 20 mg/kg of theobromine – that’s equivalent to 3.5 g/kg of plain or dark chocolate and 14 g/kg milk chocolate.

White chocolate does not contain enough theobromine to cause toxicity, but it can be fatty and pose a potential risk of pancreatitis.

Hot cross buns
Hot cross buns contain dried fruit, such as currants, sultanas and raisins – and all of these are toxic to dogs.

If your dog eats even a small quantity of these dried fruits (and grapes), they can suffer severe kidney failure which may be fatal.

Scientists don’t fully understand what it is in raisins, grapes and sultanas that makes them toxic to dogs. Some pets have ingested large quantities and felt no effects, but others – including large breeds - have died after eating just a few raisins.

Sharing just a little bit with your dog isn’t worth the risk of losing your best friend – avoid heartache by keeping them away from hot cross buns altogether.

Spring bulbs
Easter is the perfect time of year to give a gift of spring flowers and bulbs, but make sure you keep them well out of reach of your dog – particularly if they like to chew or dig in the garden.

Daffodils are poisonous to dogs if they eat the bulbs or flowers, or drink water from a vase with daffodils in.

They can give your dog an upset stomach, make them vomit, and make them very sleepy and wobbly. A dog that’s been poisoned by daffodils might also have fits.

Tulips can irritate your dog’s mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Normally they will only experience drooling, being sick and diarrhoea, but heart problems and difficulty breathing are also signs of tulip poisoning.

Other plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables listed below are poisonous to dogs. Those in bold are potentially fatal, so please take care to avoid these:

Apples (pips)
Apricots (kernel)
Azalea
Bluebells
Buttercups
Cyclamen (root)
Daffodils/narcissus (blubs)
Elderberry
Foxglove (leaves and seeds)
Hyacinth (bulbs)
Ivy (whole plant)
Lupin (leaves, seeds)
Onion (causes anaemia)
Peach (stones and leaves)
Rhododendron
Rhubarb (leaves)
Sweetpea (stem)
Tulips
Wild cherry tree (twigs and foliage)
Yew (berries and foliage)
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Post by gillybrent Thu Mar 29 2018, 22:35

Timely reminder, thank you!

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Post by Mia05 Fri Apr 20 2018, 21:56

Thanks gilly
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Post by Mia05 Sun May 20 2018, 01:51

Miss the good old days hope you are all well.xxxx
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