September 22, 2010

Your dog and caffenine

Did you know that caffeine is toxic to your dog? Caffeine can cause death from a heart attack if dogs ingest it. Caffeine is not just in coffee, tea and colas, it is also present in chocolate, many different supplements and some of the best diet pills, so keep your dog away from those items.

Caffeine in conjunction with other toxins will speed up their effects so keep an eye on your dog, especially if your dog likes to get into the garbage or visit the neighbors house.

There is NO ANTIDOTE for caffeine poisoning. Signs to look for are:
  • Excitement
  • Increased breathing rate
  • Increased heart rate
  • Muscle tremors
  • Fits
  • Bleeding
Don't let your dog become a victim of caffeine poisoning, be a good dog owner and keep an eye on what your dog eats and keep caffeine items out of reach.

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