My cat ate chosolate this evening?

Question

MY CAT ATE SOME ICE CREAM THAT HAD CHOCOLATE IN IT AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH HE ATE BUT HE IS ACTING REALLY STRANGE, HE THREW UP IN MY HALLWAY AND HIS EYE'S ARE DIALATED AND HE WON'T COME TO ME LIKE HE USUALLY WOULD, I AM REALLY WORRIED, I CALLED THE VET BUT THEY WANT $98.00 UP FRONT THAT I DON'T HAVE AND THAT'S THE ONLY WAY THEY WILL SEE HIM, IS THERE ANYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE HIM BETTER, THEY SAID HE COULD DIE AND I WATCHED HIM COME INTO THIS WORLD, HE'S ONLY ONE YEARS OLD CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME!

I am really greatful to everyone for thier answers, but there is just one thing, everyone is missing, i have no money and the vet won't accept payment arrangements, i already asked them tonight when i called, they said that they need $98.00 up front, or they won't see him, so now what do i do, I watched him come into this world and I love him dearly but I have no money, what do vet think that everyone can just come up with that kind of money out of thin air, I am a struggling mother of two +my cat and that is a lot of money to come by, I don't get paid until next friday, and i would gladly take him to the vet if they would do payment arrangements.

Answer 1

Hi there...is there a way you can manage to borrow some money from some friends or relatives and use a credit card as well? Chocolate poisoning is very serious and left untreated if severe enough is life-threatening. Chocolate contains theobromine and this is lethal in when consumed. I suspect part the problem is that your cat is reacting to the combination of the chocolate and dairy. Most cats are lactose intolerant to dairy and this causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting.

Chocolate dangers to cats: http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/nutritiondogs/a/chocolatetoxici.htm
Dairy for pet animals: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1183

Rather than trying to treat the poison it's best to follow ONLY the advice of a veterinarian. Anyone suggesting any remedies may only harm your cat further no matter how well-intentioned people may be, therefore ONLY a licenced veterinarian should be entrusted rather than any strangers here in Yahoo! Answers.

Answer 2

This is so upsetting....how evil can people get?
Your vet should NOT refuse to treat your cat because it IS an emergency and you CAN pay, just not all at once. If you can, contact a lawyer and see if they can help.
In the mean time, you could either take the damage and use your credit card...try to reason with them(good luck) like making a contract that will allow you to pay by month for example. In my opinion, I would use the credit card because it is an emergency then pay it off come payday. Then I would contact a lawyer and ask about your rights to have your cat cared for in an emergency and how to do a pay plan when they are all money greedy.

Try calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) a consultation fee may apply. Be prepared to state your pet's breed, age, weight and any symptoms. They should be able to tell you if you can do anything further.
Good Luck to you and your kitten.

Answer 3

I've heard that if cats and dogs eat much sugar they get blind but i'm not sure.I would highly recommend to take him to a vet because he knows better.He can tell you what you should do to keep it in life.If you don't have money is it possible that you could borrow from friends or family?I don't have anything else to suggest.Good luck with it.I hope he gets well soon.

Answer 4

As I told someone else earlier tonite, Chocolate is extremely toxic to a cat. My vet is $100 for after hours call, but how uch is your cats life worth to you? He's already showing all the sign of toxic poisoning. If your lucky, it's not too late for him, tighten your belt and get kitty to the vet NOW!!!!!!!!!. He can start treatment for the toxic poisoning, but it only will work if you don't delay. My one cat had toxic insecticide poisoning and the antidote saved her. Go NOW, DON"T DELAY, YOUR BABY IS COUNTING ON YOU TO SAVE HIM!!!!!!! YOU will have an up hill battle from here.
I hope things aren't too late for him.

Answer 5

Your cat ate what is the equivalent of poison to animals. If he should happen to live this time, do not let him ever eat anything that has chocolate in it. He sounds very ill, so you really need to take him to the vet.

Answer 6

The combination of sugar and chocolate may make him act strange. Did he throw up all that he ate, or do you think he still has some in his tummy?. See if he can throw up the rest by getting a dropper or syringe filled with about one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide down him. This will cause him to froth at the mouth, but don't worry about that, the peroxide will make him finish vomiting. At least he will have gotten rid of the problem, but then get him to a vet. I know it is costly, but usually they will let you make payment arrangements.

Answer 7

I got you some info from a website.


http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0846/is_2_24/ai_n6203845
Beware of Chocolate Cats are very sensitive to stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine, both which are present in chocolate. When chocolate is ingested in significant quantities, cats may suffer life-threatening effects. Less than five ounces of milk chocolate, one-half to three-fourths ounce of baking chocolate or one-and-a-half ounces of cocoa powder could cause life-threatening problems for a ten-pound cat.

Hopefully there wasnt too much of it in the icecream.hope it all goes well for your little puss.

Here is another site


http://www.chriscrittercare.com/holidays.html



chocolate

If you give chocolate to your pet, it could make him very ill or kill him. The ingredient in chocolate that is toxic to pets is theobromine. Even small amounts of theobromine can cause vomiting and restlessness in pets. More can be fatal. The amount of chocolate that can kill your pet, depends on the size of the dog and the type of chocolate. For instance, baking chocolate has eight times as much theobromine as milk chocolate does.

Estimates of the smallest amounts that can be fatal are:

4 to 10 ounces of milk chocolate or 1/2 to 1 ounce of baking chocolate for small dogs. (Chihuahua, toy poodle)

1 to 1 1/2 pounds of milk chocolate or 2 to 3 ounces of baking chocolate for medium-sized dogs. (cocker spaniels and terriers)

2 to 4 1/2 pounds of milk chocolate or 4 to 8 ounces of baking chocolate for large dogs. (Collies and Labrador retrievers)

Cats seldom will eat chocolate. If your pet accidentally gets chocolate, consult your veterinarian. He may need to have vomiting induced, his heartbeat and breathing stabilized. He may also seizure. You vet can help your pet by slowing the absorption of the theobromine.

Answer 8

I wouldn't worry to much! Made it sick and it threw it up so thats a good thing! Probaly on a sugar rush! Ive never had a problem with cats or dogs eating chocolate? Maybe im lucky? But i used to have dogs eating easter baskets and they lived! Usually threw it up!

Answer 9

Ummm...chocolate contains a chemical called 'theobromine" which is highly toxic to animals (including birds). The cat has been poisoned, and there is no home remedy. Get your cat to an emergency clinic ASAP - or else it will surely die.

"Cocoa and chocolate products may be toxic or lethal to dogs and other domestic animals such as horses because these animals metabolize theobromine more slowly than humans. The heart, central nervous system, and kidneys are affected. Early signs of theobromine poisoning in dogs include nausea and vomiting, restlessness, diarrhea, muscle tremors, and increased urination or incontinence. The treatment at this stage is to induce vomiting. Cardiac arrhythmias and seizures are symptoms of more advanced poisoning".
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"What are the signs of toxicity?
Signs are most commonly seen within 12 hours (or less) of chocolate ingestion.
0.Excitement / nervousness / trembling
0.Vomiting / diarrhea
0.Excessive thirst / sometimes excessive urination (at higher levels of Theobromine toxicity)
0.Muscle spasms
0.Seizures
0.Coma (rare
0.Death (rare) -- likely due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
How is chocolate toxicity treated?
If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate (more than the stray chocolate chip that fell on the floor), call your veterinarian for advice. The toxicity of Theobromine is dose dependent. This means that the size of your pet, the type of chocolate, and quantity of chocolate determine if or how toxic it is for your pet.
There is no specific antidote for Theobromine toxicity. Medical treatmentis supportive, and may include all or some of the following:

1, IV fluids - to prevent dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea, and /or increased urination, and to "flush" the Theobromine out of the system.
2. Emetics - medications that induce vomiting. Used when the ingestion of chocolate is within 4 hours. Up to 6-8 hours post chocolate ingestion may be effective.
3. Activated charcoal - for ingestion greater than 4 hours prior to treatment, or for patients that show continued signs of toxicity.
4. Anti-seizure medications - for patients having seizures and/or muscle tremors.
5. Cardiac medications - for patients exhibiting irregular heart rates or rhythms.
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BACK AGAIN WITH MORE INFO:
Emetic Drugs:
These are usually administered in emergency situations after ingestion of a toxin (Table: Emetic Drugs). They generally remove <80% of the stomach contents.

Apomorphine is an opiate drug that acts as a potent central dopamine agonist to directly stimulate the CTZ. It can be administered PO, IV, or SC; the IM route is not as effective. It can also be applied directly to conjunctival and gingival membranes, using the tablet formulation, which can easily be removed once emesis is initiated. Vomiting usually occurs in 5-10 min. Although apomorphine directly stimulates the CTZ, it has a depressant effect on the emetic center. Therefore, if the first dose does not induce emesis, additional doses are not helpful. Because the vestibular apparatus may also be involved in apomorphine-induced vomiting, animals that are sedate and motionless will not vomit as readily as animals that are active. Because it can cause CNS stimulation, apomorphine is used cautiously in cats. Opiate-induced excitement in cats can be treated with naloxone (an opiate antagonist).

Xylazine is an α2 -adrenergic agonist used primarily for its sedative and analgesic action. It is a reliable emetic, particularly in cats, in which it stimulates the CTZ. Because xylazine can produce profound sedation and hypotension, animals should be closely monitored after administration. The IV route is preferred over IM administration.

Syrup of ipecac is an over-the-counter preparation that contains emetine, a toxic alkaloid that produces vomiting by acting as a stomach irritant. It usually, but not consistently, produces vomiting in 15-30 min. If repeated use fails to induce emesis, then gastric lavage is necessary to remove the emetine to prevent additional toxicosis.

Hydrogen peroxide (3%) or salt applied to the back of the pharynx stimulates vomiting via the ninth cranial nerve. Small doses (5-10 mL) of hydrogen peroxide can be administered via oral syringe until emesis occurs. It should be administered cautiously, especially in cats, because aspiration of hydrogen peroxide foam causes severe aspiration pneumo

Answer 10

ooo
dont u noe cats and dogs are allergic to some contains in chocolates?
they must not take any chocolates