Autumn's here, the leaves are falling and so are the conkers. If you have a dog like our Miss Darcey Puffle who loves to pick things up do be careful because conkers present a serious danger to your dog.
They are a choking hazard, they can cause bowel obstructions and they are poisonous.
All parts of the horse chestnut tree, including the leaves, contain a toxic element called aesculin it's a neurotoxic glycoside which if ingested can make your dog very ill. Symptoms of horse chesnut poisoning include:
Drooling
Extreme thirst
Muscle twitching
Loss of coordination
Diarrhea
Dilated pupils
Vomiting
Hyperactivity
Lethargy
Depression
In extreme cases it can lead to paralysis, seizures, coma & possible death so if you suspect horse chesnut poisoning you need to get your dog to the vets asap.
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