Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Karatlapalli Usha Rani, Mummadisetty Sai Sindhu, B Sireesha, Mannem Kasi Reddy and DV Gopal Krishna Reddy

Abstract:
A 2-year-old dog with severe abdominal cramps, hematochezia, hypersalivation with panting was brought to the Enrich Pet Care Hospital with a history of eating Bournville dark chocolate. It was quickly treated with activated charcoal, and fluid therapy along with the required supportive medications based on a confirmed history from the owner and corresponding clinical indications. The symptoms of the poisoning subsided immediately after the treatment. The animal was discharged by advising the owner to follow Nothing Per Os (NPO) principle along with continuation of fluid therapy for two days for the animal to recover completely.