Can cats or dogs eat cocoa powder?
Cats: Do not eat · Dogs: Do not eat — Cocoa powder has a higher concentration of theobromine and caffeine than any comparable type of chocolate. According to the Pet Poison Helpline and the ASPCA, raw cocoa powder is among the highest levels of toxic chemicals for pets among cocoa and chocolate products. It is dangerous to both cats and dogs, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, if pets ingest even a small amount of cocoa powder. Contact your veterinarian or the pet poison hotline immediately. Symptoms may appear within 6 hours after eating.
English nameCocoa powder
catDo not eat
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- fast heartbeat
- Anxious
- Trembling
- Rapid breathing
Instructions
If a pet eats even a small amount of cocoa powder, Contact your veterinarian or the pet poison hotline immediately. Symptoms may appear within 6 hours after eating.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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