Dogs can get into the craziest of things. They learn how to open doors and even watch you operate little things like door bell buttons. They are also very smart about getting something they want, like food. They can either beg until you give in to them or they will chew open a container to get what they want.
That brings us to keeping an eye on your medications, weight loss supplements and foods that are harmless to us but toxic to dogs. For example did you know that chocolate is toxic to dogs? Two to three whole candy bars can cause seizures and possible death in a 10lb dog. Small amounts of chocolate seem to have little affect but why take the chance. The toxin is a type of caffeine called theobromine which causes the release of hormones in the dog that in turn causes irregular heart beats.
What should you do if your dog just ate a whole bag of chocolate? If you can't get the dog to the vet right away then induce vomiting. That is what the vets suggest. I have never had to INDUCE my dog to vomit, he just seems to do it especially right after eating grass. Be warned that the dog might not bring up all the chocolate and your dog will need medical attention within the next few hours.
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