My wife and I have been doing quite a bit of traveling this summer. In late May we visited our friends in Virginia. We had a very long day of flying and looked forward to a relaxing visit. While we were recuperating, the family’s dog was in the guest room scrounging through one of our suite cases. My wife went to the guest room, found the dog and importantly, found a bag of Dove Dark Chocolate that had been opened with all the contents gone. Out host called the local Vet Emergency room and was told to get the dog to the Vet ASAP.
On their arrival, the Vet administered a shot that quickly caused the dog to throw-up.
The following are foods that are poisonous to our pets. The Humane Society has a complete listing.
Alcohol
Avocado
Chocolate, Coffee and Caffeine
Citrus
Coconut and Coconut Oil
Grapes and Raisins
Macadamia Nuts
Milk and Dairy
Nuts
Onions, Garlic, Chives
Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones
Salt and Salty Snack Foods
Xylitol
Yeast Dough
If you believe that your pet has ingested toxic foods contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Check the label information on the food product. The Dove Chocolate packaging had a phone number on the back for emergency support. I called that number and received excellent help.
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