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It is often said that after long years of association with humans, dogs have adapted a lot of human ways. Modern day dogs have adapted to the comfortable though rather confining existence inside temperature controlled homes unlike their ancestors that have roamed the wilderness freely. Dogs are carried in trendy carrier bags, wearing cute doggie outfits and accessories or sleeping in their comfortable beds are signs that these animals have indeed adapted to the ways of humans. From devouring prey, dogs are now feasting on human foods. Who would ever think that these animals of the wild would appreciate the cold and sweet tastes of ice creams. Dogs, just like the chocolate loving owner would love chocolates too

Would a chocolate loving owner be surprised if the pet loves chocolates too? The mouth watering goodness of chocolates is addicting. While humans can eat chocolates to their heart’s content, a dog that eats significant amounts of this melt-in-the-mouth people food can be poisoned. Chocolates are poisonous to dogs because they contain Theobromine. Significant amounts of chocolates would poison the dog as these animals do not have the enzyme that will digest Theobromine.

A dog that has ingested substantial amount of chocolate would have stomach pains, would vomit and appear intoxicated. Standing up and walking would be difficult. Dogs poisoned by chocolates would have bluish gums, rapid pulse and can at times seize.

So what should owners do if the dog eats chocolates? Chocolates are potentially fatal to pets and dogs that have ingested this human food must be given immediate medical attention. Toxic effects of chocolates vary from dogs to dogs. Some would show sign of poisoning at once while in other dogs, the symptoms would appear several hours after the chocolate was ingested. This is due to the fact that poisoning would depend on the dog’s weight and on the amount of chocolate and on the kind of chocolate ingested by the dog.

Dog owners should not wait for symptoms to appear. As soon as the pet was seen eating chocolates especially if it has finished off a substantial amount, the dog must be taken to the vet’s at once. Before leaving for the vet, it would help if the pet eats blackened toast as this will help bind the poison. The poison must be removed from the dog’s stomach and intestines and this can be done by inducing the dog to vomit. Activated charcoal will be administered to neutralize the poison and to prevent it from being absorbed by the body .

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