Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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.... know that it is toxic for dogs as mentioned above, but I have heard of so many instances of dogs eating chocolate without a problem that it sounds like something you should be conscious of (like leaving a box unattended) but that if your dog happens eat some chocolate in most cases the dog will be fine....
Oh, yes! I hope I didn't make it sound like every bite of chocolate a dog stole would end up being a lethal dose!
But since it CAN be, I think your suggestion about being aware of it and keeping it away from the dog (who, in my experience, really really WANT chocolate!) is good. JMHO!
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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In the same vein, it might be a good place to remind dog owners about raisins and grapes. I think most people have heard about chocolate, but the toxicity of large amounts of grapes (smaller amounts of raisins) isn't as well known.
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I had no idea about the grapes & raisins. Are there any other "normal" foods we need to be careful with (I don't give table scraps, normally, but have been known to toss a Mcdonalds cheeseburger into the dog dish).
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In the same vein, it might be a good place to remind dog owners about raisins and grapes. I think most people have heard about chocolate, but the toxicity of large amounts of grapes (smaller amounts of raisins) isn't as well known.
I should clarify this: "large amounts" means anything over a few grapes, according to many authoritative sources. A handful of grapes (and less in the case of raisins) is cause to get the dog to a vet.
This is one of those things that snuck up on the dog world a few years ago, and the internet probably saved more than a few canine lives. Even Snopes (the myth-buster site) put out a long "this is true" page at http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
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Okay I knew chocolate and I knew grapes but Thanks for the raisin tidbit. I am a big trail mix fan but always fed my dogs the raisins out of it because I cannot stand them.....yikes.
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Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005
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Matt - to clarify:
According to my vet, a dog can injest 1 lb of MILK choclate per 10 lb of body weight without ill effects. If a dog injests chocolate, you can induce vomiting by giving Hydrogen Peroxide in 1/4 - 1/2 cup increments until the dog vomits.
Remember that the dark chocolates are MUCH more toxic than milk choclate, and when in doubt - ASK YOUR VET <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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