Be Careful With Chocolate Today and Dogs

The increasing popularity of high quality 'posh choc'

brands this Easter is increasing the likelihood of the

nation's pets suffering fatal chocolate poisoning,

warns leading veterinary charity, PDSA.

Higher quality plain chocolate products - 'posh chocs' -

are the most dangerous 'treat' as they contain the highest

concentrated doses of theobromine - the component of

chocolate which poisons pets. So, while owners may wish

to indulge in some luxury treats this Easter, PDSA is

warning owners to keep these well out of their pet's reach.

PDSA warns that the best quality products - those with

high cocoa content - pose the biggest risk to the nation's

pets. The average (30g to 45g) bar of upmarket plain

chocolate can contain over 700mg of theobromine.

For example, just a small bar of plain chocolate

could fatally poison a Yorkshire Terrier.

People are simply not aware that even small

amounts of chocolate intended for humans can kill a little dog.

But it is not only chocolate that could be causing

problems this Easter. Cocoa shell mulches, a favourite

with gardeners, also contain high levels of theobromine

(14 to 30 mg per gram) - just a few mouthfuls

could kill a Cocker Spaniel.

PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Elaine Pendlebury says,

"I have lost count of the number of chocolate poisoning cases

I have seen during my years as a vet. There really is no place

in a pet's diet for chocolate. If you do want to indulge your pet

this Easter then opt for a healthy pet treat instead.

"Even white chocolate is dangerous, although the

theobromine content is relatively low, it can still poison pets."

Sometimes, despite an owner's best intentions, our

four-legged friends will outsmart us and get their

paws on sweet treats, as Elaine explains, "Owners

may think that they have put chocolate in a safe place,

but it's not unheard of for our clever pets to open an

unlocked cupboard to feast on naughty treats such as

chocolate. My advice is to make sure unsuitable foods

are kept in locked cupboards and think twice before

using cocoa mulches in the garden."

The effects of chocolate poisoning in dogs usually appear

within 4 to 24 hours of ingestion, and can last as long as 72 hours.

Chocolate toxicity symptoms include vomiting,

abdominal tenderness, hyperactivity, salivation and

increased heart rate (although sometimes a slower

heart rate). In severe cases there are fits, increased

rate of breathing, and heart beat irregularities.

In very severe cases it can result in the death of the pet.

$6000 Dog house Dog cave!

I am not kidding!

$6000!

Scottie’s Fine Art Caves is a Canadian design/build

firm that specializeds in Interior Art Homes

for companion animals.

If you haven’t already guessed, Scottie is a dog.

The 12 year old Maltese/Yorkshire terrier is CEO

of the company. Scottie was the inspiration behind

the cave homes, so why not? The VP of the

company is a cat. Some guy is also involved.

The Art Homes are stamped for authenticity.

I can’t imagine what the resale value would be

after sitting in a house full of chewing dogs and scratchy, peeing cats.
The Caves are made with environmentally

friendly materials. Ingredients include water,

cellulose fibre, wood, natural fibre rope, and water-based

paints. These are meant for interior use only.

But then again, who in their right mind would keep

a $6000 object outdoors? Or their dog for that matter?

Feline mountain is available for kitties.

Readers Yorkie Photos

We get some many great notes and photos from

readers around the country, we like to them from time

to time. There is a crazy site called MY PET DMV

where they will give your pet a replica of your state

issued drivers license!

Thanks for all the notes and photos!

Yorkie Comes Back To Life After Chewing Cord

TINY PUPPY GETS A BIG SHOCK IN THE U.K.

Cheeky pup Dylan Thomas got the shock of his life when he sparked a massive power surge which flung his owner through the air.

The five-month-old miniature Yorkshire Terrier chewed through a bedside lamp and was zapped by electricity, leaving him stiff and motionless. Desperate owner Andrew Dixon tried to claw the wire out of the dog's mouth – but ended up flying 6ft across his bedroom and into a wall.

Hero son-in-law Mark Stevens then jumped to the rescue and brought the dog, named after the famous Welsh poet, back to life by massaging his tiny chest. Andrew soon recovered but was left with a nasty burn on his arm while the nine-inch long pup had to have part of his frazzled tongue amputated.

Andrew, 54, had gone to bed early and nodded off, unaware that Dylan was chewing through the wire of his bedside light. The carpet fitter said: "I must have woken up, put my light on, and he was chewing through the wire."I jumped up and tried to pull the wire out of his mouth. It was my first reaction but I should have turned the switch off."I tried to pull it out of his
mouth. It knocked me off the bed over the other side of the room. I got a fair belt off it. I landed against the wall.

"Vet Mandy Mayo, of Dimples Veterinary Practice in Caton Road, Lancaster, operated on Dylan Thomas. She said "How it didn't kill him I don't know."

-Dogs are like kids - you have to watch them all the time!!!

Yorkshire Terrier Sucked Into The Internet on Hitched

Have you seen the new Sunday night

comedy TV show UNHITCHED?

They have an episode coming up in

a few weeks that will air on March 30th

called "Yorkshire Terrier Sucked Into The Internet"!

That should be interesting!

The synopsis only says,

Gator and Kate are both handicapped when Kate

begins dating his new assistant. Freddy reconnects with

his ex when he attempts online dating. Tommy finds love at

jury duty on the “Yorkshire Terrier Sucked Into the Internet”