2006-10-20 07:53:46 · 16 answers · asked by missy_pink136 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Missy...theobromine, a component of chocolate, is the toxic compound in chocolate to cats. (Caffeine is also present in chocolate, but in much smaller amounts than Theobromine.)
Theobromine's effect on the cat's body:
Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant
Cardiovascular stimulant
Increase blood pressure (mild)
Nausea and vomiting
And some chocolates more toxic than others... Unsweetened (baker's) chocolate contains 8-10 times the amount of Theobromine as milk chocolate. Semi-sweet chocolate falls roughly in between the two for Theobromine content. White chocolate contains Theobromine, but in such small amounts that Theobromine poisoning is unlikely. Caffeine is present in chocolate, but less than Theobromine.
http://www.petecology.com/Animal-Health-Management/2006/03/chocolate-and-cats-not-good.html
2006-10-20 08:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is a chemical in chocloates and cocoa that most animals can't digest. Do not let your cat eat chocolate. If he does, rush them down to the vet immediately, or try to make him throw up. White chocolate is probably okay so it doesn't contain any cocoa (and it's not real chocolate).
2006-10-20 08:01:51 · answer #2 · answered by jessi.swimchick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate is deadly to cats and dogs. If they eat to much of it, it can be toxic. Also never give a cat aspirn. That too can be toxic and hard for them to digest. You can however give dogs aspirn in small amounts to help with pain. NEVER CATS!!!!
Any other questions you may have go to www.about.com and look up cats, they answer any questions you may have.
2006-10-20 08:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by lilredfreak 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can cause heart failure if it is a high test chocolate. In addition it contains a lot more calories then they need and will cause weight gain which can lead to a lot of ther problems. I would just buy the lean treats from your vet.
2006-10-20 08:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-10-20 08:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It can kill them. Cats cannot have cocoa. If you want to give your cat chocolate give her white chocolate, it does no contain cocoa.
2006-10-20 07:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes cats can get sick
2006-10-20 08:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by ripmasterg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most animals cannot have chocolate
2006-10-20 08:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can kill them and even dogs to . No humen food is good for cat's.
2006-10-20 08:27:56 · answer #9 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes chocolate can cause seizures for kitties dont give it 2 her!!!
2006-10-20 15:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by kittenpaws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋