Chocolate is yummy for both children and adults but it can be extremely dangerous for our pets. Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine, which stimulates the nervous system and can be toxic to animals... and if that’s not bad enough it also contains caffeine.. Depending on how much is ingested, your pet can suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures, and worst-case scenario-- death. While all forms of chocolate can be toxic to cats and dogs, white chocolate has the least amount of stimulants. Dark and baking chocolate have the highest. If your pet eats chocolate don't hesitate to check out the toxicity meter at Petmd. Chocolate Meter
You know the pretty green grass many of us put in our baskets so there is a nice little nest for all the eggs and candy? Well that nice cushy grass can cause major problems if your pet decides to eat some. The plastic is non-digestible and can get caught up in your pet’s intestines. This can lead to all sorts of major problems including blockage, perforation of the intestines and choking. This is a very serious problem and life threatening.
To read more about blockage see: Pet MD
To read more about blockage see: Pet MD
Be sure to keep track of where all the hard-boiled eggs are hidden when planning your backyard Easter egg hunt! Rotten eggs will make your pet very sick! If using plastic eggs be aware of their contents: products containing Xylitol, an artificial sweetener can be so toxic to pets that within 30 minutes of eating a small amount a pet can experience a dramatic drop in blood sugar, become lethargic, begin vomiting, and have difficulty standing or walking.
Easter egg hunts are a time-tested tradition and so much fun for families, and an activity that children look forward to. Please keep track of where all the hard-boiled eggs are hidden and how many were used. Many a pet has become very ill after eating an old rotten egg that was forgotten after a fun filled hunt. Using plastic eggs create another set of hazards some of which include choking, ingesting the egg and/or eating the contents that are inside the egg. Plastic eggs can get caught in your pet's intestines and cause a blockage!
The Easter Lily is a common gift or decoration this time of year. The Easter lily and related plants in the lily family, are very toxic to cats if eaten. Dogs may also become sick if eaten, but not considered as poisonous like they are with cats. The first signs of illness are vomiting and lethargy, and if left untreated your cat's symptoms may progress to kidney (renal) failure and death. Please call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect that your cat has eaten any part of a lily plant especially the flower. Check out-
Pet Poison hot line.
Learn more: Lily toxicity
Pet Poison hot line.
Learn more: Lily toxicity
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