Dogs And Chocolate Don’t Mix

As Easter approaches and chocolate Easter eggs abound, pet owners are warned of the dangers of chocolate poisoning. Do you have access to help, perhaps through your pet insurance, should your pet become ill?

M&S Pet Insurance is reminding dog owners that chocolate eggs and others treats left around the house this Easter can be a tempatation for our pet dogs and who can be left unwell if they eat too much chocolate.

Theobromine is the toxic chemical in chcolate that causes the problem and the amount varies according to they type and quality of chocolate. Even a small amount of high quality dark chocolate eaten by a dog can cause clinical signs such as hyperexcitability and restlessness, vomiting, tremors and convulsions.

Policyholders of M&S Pet Insurance have access to a 24 hour helpline should there be problems with their pets and Vetfone^TM nurses provide concerned animal lovers with immediate advice on a pet’s condition and can decide whether emergency medical treatment is required.

You can get more information on M&S Pet Insurance on the Marks and Spencer website.

As David Wells, M&S Head of Insurance, said: “It’s not just the chocolate at Easter which can cause illness and injury in pets. We have seen claims when dogs have eaten small novelty toys from Easter eggs and shredded plastic used as packing material in Easter baskets.

Small toys may cause internal damage or an intestinal blockage which can be life threatening.  Ideally keep these objects well out of reach of your pets and supervise your dogs closely if children are playing with the toys.”

You can also compare pet insurance quotes for your pets, including dogs, cats and even rabbits at a comparison site such as Quotezone.co.uk