Trevor the cavoodle who couldn't resist a chocolate chip cookie!

Trevor presented at Selwood House Vets after the very curious cavoodle, ingested a large chocolate chip cookie

Chocolate toxicity in dogs can cause symptoms including

Tachycardia (High Heart Rate),

Vomiting and diarrhoea

Restlessness and hyperactivity

Muscle tremors

Seizures

In severe cases, potentially life - threatening complications

Signs don't necessarily appear immediatley. Symptoms can develop several hours after the chocolate is eaten, therefore it is important not to assume a dog is safe because they appear normal initially after consumption

Thankfully Trevor's family noticed and acted early, bringing Trevor along to vet to induce emesis (vomiting). Trevor was exaamined by Dr Lynn who administered Trevor medication to induce vomiting. Trevor enjoyed the company of Nurses Lexie, and Lisa, who ensured his ears remained vomit free, and he received moral support, during his brief stay in hospital. Trevor produced a large amount of chocolate vomit, which minimsed his risk of chocolate toxicity.

Little Trevor's cookie adventure, was a good reminder of just how quickly a curious dog can get into something they shouldn't