Dogs love chocolate just like people do. But it's not good for them to eat chocolate because there is a component in chocolate called methylxanthine which can be very toxic to your pet. Different types of chocolate have different degrees of cocoa bean in them, which can affect your dog differently. For instance, milk chocolate: Baker chocolate and bitter or dark chocolate is more concentrated and takes very little to poison your pet.

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident. See similar questions...

There are several reasons why feces are attractive to dogs. The first is the fact that they are full of bacteria, which help in food digestion. These are missing in commercial processed foods. They are also high in B vitamins, which some dogs may crave. They do have some digestive enzymes in them too which again, processed foods lack. This is why bitches lick puppies all over, it is actually helpful to get some of this to the puppies mouth. See similar questions...

This vaccine has been shown to be safe in over 50 different species of animals, including domestic dogs and cats. Eating a large number of baits may cause a temporarily upset stomach in your pet but does not pose a long-term health risk. Do not attempt to remove a bait from your pet; doing so may cause you to be bitten. See similar questions...

You are wise to recognize that chocolate is toxic to dogs. Anytime you see your animal eat something that is potentially toxic, it is best to induce vomiting immediately by administering syrup of ipecac or hydrogen peroxide. Call your vet for correct amounts and further instructions. You may want to search your house for items which might be potentially toxic to your dog and either remove them or store them safely away. See similar questions...

It's non-harmful and should not cause any problem if swallowed, but if discomfort is experienced, seek medical advice. See similar questions...

Monitor your dog and make sure he passes the clothing. If he doesn't then get him to a vet immediately because there could be an obstruction, which is very serious. See similar questions...

Often dogs eat grass to clear their digestive system. The grass induces vomiting and helps clear obstructions in the dog's digestive tract. This is completely normal and you should not worry unless diarrhea and loss of appetite accompany the grass eating. As always, if you have any questions regarding your dog's health, please contact your veterinarian. See similar questions...

Deter Coprophagia Treatment is a product that you feed to your dog to make his feces undesirable to eat. Some dogs can be trained to leave its waste alone, and quick clean up often helps. This is a common problem especially with puppies. Often puppies outgrow this problem. See similar questions...

Monitor your dog and make sure he passes the clothing. If he doesn't then get him to a vet immediately because there could be an obstruction, which is very serious. See similar questions...

For sanitary reasons and space restrictions we do not allow you to bring your own raw food. For dogs on a raw diet, we offer Horizon Pure, a chicken based raw complete-feed patty, at a competitive price of $1.00 per lb. This is not included in the price of your pet's stay. See similar questions...

A positive test result may mean that your dog has bladder cancer. However, there are conditions other than bladder cancer that can cause a positive result. A positive test result will be used in conjunction with signs, symptoms, and possibly other diagnostic tests such as ultrasound to make a definitive diagnosis for your dog. See similar questions...

In most cases, absolutely nothing happens to the dog except that it might be quarantined for a few days (frequently at the dog owner's home). If the attack is brutal or other conditions are met, however, the local animal control authority or court may issue orders requiring that the dog be confined or destroyed. See similar questions...

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog eats more than the prescribed amount of DERAMAXX tablets. See similar questions...

Coprophagy, or eating feces, is an unpleasant but common behavior of dogs. Unfortunately, dogs can become infected with intestinal parasites by ingesting excrement, which may contain microscopic parasitic eggs. Since your pet has been eating feces, it is very important that your veterinarian evaluate a stool sample to look for infection. There are several proposed causes for coprophagy. See similar questions...

Depending on the details of the attack, your dog could be declared Potentially Dangerous or Dangerous. A Potentially Dangerous Dog is defined as one that bites, scratches or bruises any person in an unprovoked manner. Dangerous Dog is defined as one that commits an unprovoked severe attack on any person, or inflicts death or serious injury in an aggressive manner. See similar questions...

Milk chocolate is definitely out. Dairy-free (dark) chocolate is best avoided due to the high saturated fat and sugar content. However, since cocoa beans are NOT a legume, some members treat themselves to a nibble of dark chocolate (Green & Black's organic Maya Gold for one) in moderation! Use your discretion, and check labels carefully. Top See similar questions...

You will be asked to provide some basic information such as your name, address age, Social Security number, and so on and answer a series of questions as to recent medications, areas of travel, and any recent surgeries. After a medical history is taken, a drop of your blood will analyzed for hemoglobin content, the protein in your blood that carries oxygen through your body. Your pulse, blood pressure, and temperature will also be checked. See similar questions...

Unequivocally, no. The theobromine in chocolate that stimulates the cardiac and nervous systems is too much for dogs, especially smaller pups. A chocolate bar is poisonous to dogs and can even be lethal. The same holds true for cats, and other household pets. See similar questions...