Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati-517501 (Andhra Pradesh)
1 Corresponding author: Dept of VCM, RAGACOVAS, Teaching Hospital, Mettupalayam, Puducherry Email: vetpothi@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 24 January, 2012.
Two and half year old Pug was presented with history of salivation and emesis after consumption of excess amount of chocolate twelve hours ago. Further clinical examination revealed diarrhea, restlessness, hyperactivity and tachycardia. The animal was treated with antibiotics, H2 blockers, antiemetic, sedatives, fluid therapy and activated charcoal. The successful management of the case with prompt therapeutic approach is discussed.
Chocolate, dog, emergency, poisoning
