Keep chocolate away from your pets on Valentine’s Day
The onset of symptoms of chocolate toxicity in pets can be very rapid and include, but are not limited to, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heart rate, excitement, drinking a lot, poor balance, muscle tremors, seizures, collapse and even death. Chocolate is a concern not only for the theobromine component, but it also contains caffeine. Chocolate affects the gastrointestinal tract, heart, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, kidneys, respiratory system and hormones.