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Can Cats Eat Chocolate
It's well known chocolate is toxic to dogs, but did you know it's just as bad — even worse — for cats?
What happens if a Teddy licks chocolate?
A few licks usually do not poison, since toxicity needs a certain amount and many chocolates are low purity; but small Teds tolerate less theobromine, so watch for lethargy, restlessness, rapid breathing, vomiting or diarrhea and see a vet if present.
My cat ate about two pieces of chocolate candy, the Russian purple-wrapped imported kind.
Chocolate toxicity in cats comes from theobromine and caffeine; if unsure, take the cat and the candy's ingredient list to a vet, and hydrogen peroxide can induce vomiting at home. Keep the cat calm during recovery.
What to Do If Your Dog Is Poisoned by Ivermectin
Dog poisoning shows as vomiting, shock, and drooling from plants, pesticides, chocolate, antifreeze, or bad food. Ivermectin toxicity needs dilution, supportive fluids, and symptom drugs; always seek a vet with the right antidote.
Precautions for a Dog Coming Home
For new owners, the worst is a puppy falling ill at home. So a just-arrived dog needs careful care - how to feed, drink, deworm, vaccinate and do simple training.
Foods Your Dog Must Never Eat
Some human foods are dangerous or deadly to dogs. Chocolate, onions and garlic, alcohol, grapes and even cat food can cause serious harm. When in doubt, skip the table scraps and stick to a proper dog diet.
Foods and Fruits Dogs Must Not Eat
Whether you are a new or experienced dog owner, there is much to watch out for in feeding a dog - some foods must never be given. Keep these in mind.
Ten Foods Dogs Should Never Eat
Many owners feed human food, but not everything is safe. Here are common foods dogs must avoid.
Cat and Dog Diet: Taboos and Nutritional Supplements
Cats and dogs can eat many human foods but easily get sick from wrong ones. Learn which fruits and vegetables are safe in moderation, which are dangerous, and which supplements help, always weighted against gut health.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Hind Legs Give Out from Calcium Deficiency
A dog with no injury suddenly can't stand on its hind legs; a vet visit reveals calcium deficiency - only then do owners realize how serious it is. How can we prevent it? This article covers the harm of calcium deficiency and how to supplement calcium.