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Here at vet-n-pet DIRECT we've been keeping pets and their owners happy since 2005. Born from the needs of time-poor pet and farm owners who can't afford to be setting off on a wild goose chase between pet shops to find their pet supplies, vet-n-pet DIRECT is the online pet shop to end your search. Fully Australian owned and run by real veterinary nurses who love animals just as much as you love your pet, we're an online pet store here to make life easier for today's pet owners.

Whether you're looking for dog food online, dog toys, training aids, pet cleaning products, pet bedding, pet healthcare and veterinary items or other pet supplies, you'll find your pet shop needs here at vet-n-pet DIRECT. All orders are shipped to you from our warehouse here in Brisbane. Shop now from the Australian online pet shop trusted by pet lovers for over 19 years!

Here at vet-n-pet DIRECT we've been keeping pets and their owners happy since 2005. Born from the needs of time-poor pet and farm owners who can't afford to be setting off on a wild goose chase between pet shops to find their pet supplies, vet-n-pet DIRECT is the online pet shop to end your search. Fully Australian owned and run by real veterinary nurses who love animals just as much as you love your pet, we're an online pet store here to make life easier for today's pet owners.

Whether you're looking for dog food online, dog toys, training aids, pet cleaning products, pet bedding, pet healthcare and veterinary items or other pet supplies, you'll find your pet shop needs here at vet-n-pet DIRECT. All orders are shipped to you from our warehouse here in Brisbane. Shop now from the Australian online pet shop trusted by pet lovers for over 19 years!

Why is chocolate bad for dogs?

Why is chocolate bad for dogs?

If you are a long-time dog owner, it’s likely you’ve heard that “chocolate is bad for dogs”—and it’s true! But why is chocolate potentially deadly for a dog? What is it in chocolate that can lead to vomiting, elevated heart rate, muscle tremors, seizures, and even death?

The answer lies in substances like theobromine and caffeine, which dogs struggle to metabolise effectively. Even small amounts can cause serious health issues, especially with darker chocolates.

Learn more about the dangers of chocolate, the signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to respond to chocolate poisoning in this article in the vet-n-pet DIRECT Help Centre.

If you are a long-time dog owner, it’s likely you’ve heard that “chocolate is bad for dogs”—and it’s true! But why is chocolate potentially deadly for a dog? What is it in chocolate that can lead to vomiting, elevated heart rate, muscle tremors, seizures, and even death?

The answer lies in substances like theobromine and caffeine, which dogs struggle to metabolise effectively. Even small amounts can cause serious health issues, especially with darker chocolates.

Learn more about the dangers of chocolate, the signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to respond to chocolate poisoning in this article in the vet-n-pet DIRECT Help Centre.