A little indulgence never hurt anyone but what about any animal?
RSPCA warns those tempted to treat their family pet with a chocolate egg this easter, that cadbury can kill. In fact, as little as 50 grams ingested by an animal has the potential to be deadly.
“The problem is that the systems of cats and dogs cannot tolerate theobromine, one of key ingredients of chocolate,” RSPCA director of veterinary services Dr Anne Chester said.
Theobromine can cause a range of problems in domestic animals by triggering the release of adrenaline.
Dr Chester says this can lead to an accelerated heart rate that can cause pets to vomit, suffer diarrhoea and excessive urination and become hyperactive, even leading to depression, coma, seizures or death.
As a preventive measure its best to hide the hershey’s from your hungry pooch and keep the rocher’s out of reach!
“We want everyone to enjoy the Easter break but please think carefully before you feed your pets food designed for humans – especially chocolate,” she said.
Other potentially dangerous snacks to avoid giving animals include onions, barbecue leftovers and cooked bones.
