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Can Cats Eat Chocolate?

The short answer for Cats: Toxic. Theobromine and caffeine cause vomiting, tremors, seizures and heart problems. Dark and baking chocolate are worst.

Toxic or dangerous

NO — do not feed — Chocolate for Cats

What to do if your pet ate it

Contact your vet or a poison line right away and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.

Signs to watch for

  • Vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Lethargy and weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse

If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.

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How about Dogs eating Chocolate? Toxic or dangerous — NO — do not feed

See the related toxicity guide →