http://www.pawnme.com/2008/04/26/dogs-and-chocolates-is-a-big-fat-n-o/ All about puppies and toy dogs Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:16:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.pawnme.com/2008/04/26/dogs-and-chocolates-is-a-big-fat-n-o/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Jay Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:40:25 +0000 http://www.pawnme.com/?p=39#comment-25 Your plea is a valuable one. It seems many people have caught on, but there are people who just do not realize or think a little is fine because Fido likes it so much. They are potentially endangering their dogs. The younger the dog, the more dangerous is the risk of chocolate poisoning. Cooking chocolate is the most dangerous for dogs. Two different toxins called methyxanthines are in chocolate: caffeine and alkaloid theobromine (lesser known and more dangerous). Ingesting chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, muscle tremors, excessive thirst with frequent urination. The dog can become agitated and start pacing. More dangerous symptoms can develop including elevated/irregular heart rate, blood pressure changes and seizures. The same goes for being careful about leftovers. You might wish to treat your dog to a family leftover, not thinking about the ingredients. Onions and garlic contain substances called disulphides that can poison your dog. Disulphides damage the surface of red blood cells, causing them to burst. The result is a disease called Heinz body anemia. The dog becomes weak and breathless, and may require a blood transfusion for recovery. The red pigment in urine (hemoglobinuria) is easily confused with urinary tract problems. Let's not leave out raisins!Dogs everywhere love grapes but in 1989, the ASPCA reported an emerging trend – nearly all dogs that consumed grapes or raisins developed kidney failure. When medical care was sought, elevated levels of blood calcium, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous were observed. These chemicals reflect kidney function. If urine production is halted, grapes can be a fatal poison for your dog. Treatment can be successful with immediate medical intervention. And, there are more poisons to be aware of.... Keep up the good work and help save a dog by spreading the education. Your plea is a valuable one. It seems many people have caught on, but there are people who just do not realize or think a little is fine because Fido likes it so much. They are potentially endangering their dogs. The younger the dog, the more dangerous is the risk of chocolate poisoning. Cooking chocolate is the most dangerous for dogs. Two different toxins called methyxanthines are in chocolate: caffeine and alkaloid theobromine (lesser known and more dangerous). Ingesting chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, muscle tremors, excessive thirst with frequent urination. The dog can become agitated and start pacing. More dangerous symptoms can develop including elevated/irregular heart rate, blood pressure changes and seizures. The same goes for being careful about leftovers. You might wish to treat your dog to a family leftover, not thinking about the ingredients. Onions and garlic contain substances called disulphides that can poison your dog. Disulphides damage the surface of red blood cells, causing them to burst. The result is a disease called Heinz body anemia. The dog becomes weak and breathless, and may require a blood transfusion for recovery. The red pigment in urine (hemoglobinuria) is easily confused with urinary tract problems. Let’s not leave out raisins!Dogs everywhere love grapes but in 1989, the ASPCA reported an emerging trend – nearly all dogs that consumed grapes or raisins developed kidney failure. When medical care was sought, elevated levels of blood calcium, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous were observed. These chemicals reflect kidney function. If urine production is halted, grapes can be a fatal poison for your dog. Treatment can be successful with immediate medical intervention. And, there are more poisons to be aware of…. Keep up the good work and help save a dog by spreading the education.

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