| There are growing numbers of products aimed at our | | | | Theobromine is the main toxic principle, though caffeine |
| pets. Some of them are fairly healthy and some could | | | | doesn't help. If the animal eats it, watch for excitement, |
| be downright dangerous. Here are a few pointers: | | | | trembling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and |
| Alliums: The members of the allium family include garlic, | | | | perhaps excessive urination and muscle spasms. |
| leeks, onions and chives. This family is toxic to dogs, | | | | Rarely, coma and death could occur. |
| cats and horses. It can cause a type of anemia, blood | | | | Grapes: Dogs cannot tolerate grapes or raisins. It's not |
| in the urine, panting, high heart rate and vomiting. Be | | | | a little problem, it is life threatening. As few as seven |
| aware that horses cannot vomit, and are therefore | | | | grapes can cause renal failure, and very quickly. The |
| likely to colic in a hurry. If someone suggests chives as | | | | dog is likely to vomit, and the kidneys can stop |
| cat grass, don't take them up on it. | | | | functioning. If you suspect your dog has had either, get |
| Chocolate: While this is usually only a problem with | | | | him to the vet ASAP. |
| dogs, cats and horses can also be affected. | | | | |