She says dogs struggle to metabolise it.
A Westmeath vet is warning pet owners to be aware of food that may be toxic to their pets this Easter.
A new poll from Dogs Trust revealed that while half of owners admit their dogs had eaten chocolate, 30% did not contact their vet.
Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical that dogs struggle to metabolise.
Dr Fionnuala Fallon of Kinnegad's Park Pets Veterinary Clinic says there's other toxins out here that can harm pets:
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