[rattikins]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if someone could give a quick rundown on how chocolate is useful with respiratory issues?

I would assume it's used as a treatment and not as suppression, but am unsure.

Also is it better to give them milk or dark chocolate and what dosage, how often, etc??

Thanks!!!

 

[rat_ratscal]

ive heard one chocolate chip a day, but im not sure if that was for a treat or medical assistance, i think dark would be better but that is just my opinion sorry i wasnt more help :c

 

[rattikins]

Not a problem! Thanks for the post!!

I'm thinking dark would be better too, less sugar and all.

I'm just wondering if it should be use as suppression or as treatment during a flare up for example. :?

 

[rat_ratscal]

maybe you should call your vet, a call is free

 

[Forensic]

Dark is best, the darker the better.

A mini-chip amount is about right. Once a week maybe.

 

[rat_ratscal]

i dont know where i heard once a day

sorry about that

 

[lilspaz68]

Dark chocolate contains theobromine which can be used as a bronchodilator when a rat is having a respiratory attack. It does nothing as a preventative and just opens the airways at that time.