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Re: fish oil, some cats are (no fooling) actually allergic to fish. For those cats, flaxseed oil is a good substitute for omega 3 fatty acids. Too much omega 6 fatty acids can cause allergies and itching - you want to look for foods with no more than a 7:1 ratio of omega 6 acids to omega 3 acids (some experts say a ratio of 5:1 is optimal, but I've never seen a commercial dog food with a ratio that low, even super-premium brands). You can add fish oil or flaxseed oil to improve the ratio. Adding bacon grease or other saturated fats will increase the amount of omega 6 acids.
Also, the rule of thumb for a toxic dose of chocolate for a dog or cat is 1 oz per pound of dog's weight - this is for MILK chocolate, the dose is of course lower for dark chocolates with higher cocoa solids. So an 8 lb dog could die from a Hershey bar, but a 40 lb lab puppy is likely to just puke a bit, or show no immediate effects at all.
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