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Signs of Chocolate Poisoning
Chocolate contains theobromine, a dangerous
stimulant that can cause seizures, cardiac
failure and death in dogs. Signs of chocolate
poisoning are:
Excessive drooling
Excessive urination
Pupil dilation
Rapid heartbeat
Vomiting and diarrhea
Hyperactivity
Muscle tremors/seizures
Coma
If your dog ingests
chocolate (regular or dark) and exhibits any of
these signs, go to
paw-rescue.org
to learn what to do.
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To help pets enjoy
Halloween, throw a pet party during the day or on a
day other than the 31st so that activities and treats
can be customized for the dogs.
Keep dogs away from jack-o-lanterns, candles and other
fire hazards.
Should Dogs go
Trick-or-Treating?
It's best to leave dogs at
home while your kids go trick-or-treating. Dogs can
become stressed with all the new and strange sights
and sounds. Even if your dog and your kids are happy
and well-behaved while trick-or-treating, and you have
an adult or older child go along whose sole job is to
manage the dog, you cannot control the pranks of
others while your dog is going door to door. Also,
there's often candy, wrappers, fireworks and eggs on
the ground that are tempting to dogs and may be
ingested without anyone noticing. It's just better to
leave the dog at home.
What's the Best Place
for Fido?
Dogs left unattended in
back yards sometimes fall victim to pranksters or
forgetful kids who may enter yards and leave gates
open. Supervise your dog during Halloween festivities,
and if she doesn't cope well with all the commotion,
give her a quiet room and something to do. Many dog parents even
crate their dogs (if their dogs are used to a crate)
to give them an added sense of security.
What Foods are
Dangerous for Dogs?
Chocolate and sugar, along
with other candy ingredients, are harmful or fatal to
dogs. Purchase treats for the dogs and don't let them
share the candy.
Now
for Some Shopping!
Special thanks to the
following for contributions to our safety tips: Humane
Society of the United States, Courteous Canines LLC,
Paw-Rescue.org,
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