In the veterinary clinic of small species, chocolate poisoning now turns out to be a toxicological emergency. The objective of this work is to provide information about the pathology caused by ingestion of theobromine. The chocolate comes from the plant Theobroma cacao; cacao contains caffeine and...

Majority of dog owners do not know about the risks of chocolate feeding. Besides the obesity induced by the sugar and fat ingredients, the toxicity of cocoa is prominent. The theobromine poisoning of the dogs is often diagnosed recently. Under natural circumstances, the theophylline and theobromine ...

Chocolate ingestion is very common in dogs but has also been reported in other animals. Chocolate is produced from the beans of Theobroma cacao that are processed into cocoa solids and cocoa butter. In Europe, the type of chocolate is defined in law by the percentage of cocoa solids. The main toxic ...

Objective: Systematic survey of data from cases of suspected poisoning in small animal practices. Material and methods: In 11 exemplary selected small animal practices, patient files from cases of suspected poisoning over 2006/2007, data entry forms of poisonings 2009-2010 and the contact group,...

Pet poisoning is most common with human drugs and over-the-counter drugs, veterinary drugs, insecticides, rodenticides, household chemicals, fertilizers and houseplants. Another important source is poisoning with human foods that may be toxic for dogs and cats. Different foods that are not harmful...

Following previous work in which we described poisoning with food and food additives: chocolate, coffee, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions and garlic, xylitol and salt this paper described the poisoning with the most common central nervous system depressants (marijuana, barbiturates, opioids, "club"...

Several foods that are perfectly suitable for human consumption can be toxic to dogs and cats. Food-associated poisoning cases involving the accidental ingestion of chocolate and chocolate-based products, Allium spp. (onion, garlic, leek, and chives), macadamia nuts, Vitis vinifera fruits (grapes,...

Following a previous study which described poisoning with chocolate, coffee, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions and garlic, this paper described poisoning in dogs with the natural sweetener xylitol and sodium chloride (salt). It has been found that in dogs, contrary to humans, intravenous...

Every day, companion animals are exposed to numerous household products including food for humans. These products are safe for people but can be dangerous and severely toxic to pets. Among the most dangerous dog poisons are: chocolate, onions, garlic, xylitol, grapes and dried raisins. Since 1998,...

Apomorphine is a non-selective dopamine agonist commonly used in veterinary medicine for the emergency management of toxicoses in dogs, through the induction of emesis. This review evaluates the currently reported effectiveness, adverse effects and recommendations of apomorphine as an emetic and...