Forbidden Food: Chocolate

Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine that neither dogs or cats can metabolise.

This toxic component accumulates in the blood causing serious systemic effects. The symptoms of intoxication occur rapidly, in a few hours, and include vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperactivity, tachycardia, tremors, seizures, loss of consciousness, coma and death in severe cases.

So, no exception! No chocolate or any cocoa based product for our pets! We have to resist to their eyes, they do not know that it is toxic and we have a duty to protect them.

Actually, for us it is great news, so that we can keep all the chocolate for ourselves! But we tend to eat it hidden from them to avoid their begging eyes!

Forbidden Food: Avocado

Even if the guacamole is delicious, never give Avocado to your furry friends.

In fact, it contains a substance called Persin which is toxic to the dog, while it is not for the human being, except for allergies.

The Persin is in the fruit, leaves, seeds and bark so beware! If a Avocado plant is growing in your garden or near the house, keep your dog away.

When you have avocados at home, keep them up high or out of reach of hairy tenants.