Do cats get sick if they eat chocolate?

Answers:
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-.

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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.

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it can make there hearts stop if they get to much because they cant metabolize it like we do so it is not a good idea to feed it to them hope this helps

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Yes, just like dogs

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some

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Yes

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Most animals cannot have chocolate

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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).

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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.

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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.

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yes cats can get sick

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Yes it can kill them and even dogs to . No humen food is good for cat's.

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no not if it was a tiny bit, mine have gotten into some before and are just fine, but it wasn't a lot. If you dropped a small amount and your cat ate it it should be just fine.

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yes, dont hurt the poor thinggggggg

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its like putting a bullet thru there head,,,,,yes it will kill them

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yes chocolate can cause seizures for kitties dont give it 2 her!