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Protect Your Pets: Keep Valentine's chocolates away from dogs

Health officials say signs of chocolate poisoning include excited behavior, muscle tremors, a fast heartbeat, and seizures.

Katerina Belales

Feb 14, 2025, 8:40 AM

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If your loved one gets you chocolates this Valentine's Day, the Putnam County Health Department reminds you to keep them away from your dogs.

As a reminder, chocolate can be poisonous to them.

Health officials say signs of chocolate poisoning include excited behavior, muscle tremors, a fast heartbeat, and seizures.

If you think your pet may have swallowed chocolates this Valentine's Day, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

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