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EASTER CHOCOLATE

April 4, 2025

With Easter approaching us we thought it was a good time to discuss all things CHOCOLATE!

Our furry friends might be tempted to sneak some of our tasty chocolate treats – however chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.

Different types of chocolate contain different amounts of theobromine (which is a stimulant a bit like caffeine).  Dark chocolate contains the most theobromine making it more toxic in smaller amounts.

If your pet has snuck some chocolate treats’ please call us as soon as you realise, don’t wait to see how badly they are affected. The signs of toxicity don’t develop immediately but can take up to 12 hours.

If the chocolate has been eaten recently, we can usually make your pet vomit to bring up the chocolate and therefore limit the toxin absorption.  It is better to decontaminate (vomit!) quickly rather than risk the development of more severe symptoms.
It is important to tell us what TYPE and the approximate AMOUNT of chocolate your pet has eaten – we can then calculate the “toxic level” and plan appropriate treatment.

HOT CROSS BUNS are also something to consider keeping away from your pets.  Raisins and Sultanas can be potentially poisonous to our canine friends.  The toxic dose varies from dog to dog, but in some cases can be very small amounts (ie some dogs’ don’t have to eat much of the fruit to become poorly).