Can Cats Eat Chocolate?
⛔ No — toxic
No. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to cats as well as dogs. Cats eat it less often because they can't taste sweetness, but even a small amount of dark chocolate can make a cat ill.
If your cat ate chocolate
Call your vet or a poison line with the type and amount of chocolate.
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- What makes it harmful
- Theobromine and caffeine
- Signs appear
- Within 6–12 hours
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Restlessness
- Fast heart rate
- Tremors
- Seizures
Why
Cats are small, so a dangerous dose takes less chocolate than for most dogs. Dark and baking chocolate and cocoa powder are the most dangerous.
Sources
General information checked against published veterinary sources. Every cat is different — ask your vet before changing its diet, and call them if it seems unwell.