A 15-week-old puppy had to undergo emergency medical treatment after binging on a double pack of chocolate biscuits .
Jo Higgs, from Bournemouth, Dorset, returned home to find a chewed up empty packet of bourbon biscuits in her kitchen. After realising the biscuits had been consumed by her dog , Zeena, Ms Higgs began to feel concerned when the puppy became unwell and developed a bloated stomach.Download the new Indpendent Premium app
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“I’d been out on the school run and returned home to find the chewed up, empty packet of bourbon biscuits on the kitchen floor,” she said.
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“I think my daughter had taken them out of the cupboard and accidentally left them on the side.”
Zeena was also put on a drip, to rid her body of any remaining toxins from the chocolate, and was transferred to Vets Now, an out-of-hours emergency service, for overnight care.On hot summer days, walk your dogs before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m. — or walk them only in shady or grassy/dirt areas.
“Thankfully, we were able to provide life-saving treatment before it was too late,” the vet added.
Ms Higgs said she felt “terrified” her dog wouldn’t survive, and thanked the “fantastic” team at PDSA who saved her life.
Several foods people may think would make treats for pets could actually be put their lives at risk, Mr Cossey outlined.
These foods include chocolate, grapes, currants, raisins and some nuts.
“Onions, garlic and chives can also be poisonous, so it’s important to be clued up on what your pets can or can’t eat. If you think your dog has eaten something they shouldn’t, speak with your vet immediately,” he said.
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For further information including signs and symptoms to look out for, visit the PDSA website here.