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Prevent pet poisoning this 4th of July

Picnic foods can contain ingredients toxic to pets, including chocolate and caffeine.

Picnic foods can contain ingredients toxic to pets, including chocolate and caffeine. Prevent access and seek advice after suspected ingestion.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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