Chcolate Toxicity Calculator - How much chocolate is too much?

If you're wondering whether chocolate is toxic for your cat or not, the answer is yes. In case your furry friend gets its paws on your hidden chocolate stash, you can use the Catculator to check how harmful the amount of chocolate consumed is.

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Even a small amount of chocolate can be bad for cats, and can cause symptoms ranging from vomiting to seizures and even death. Knowing what can happen and what to do if a cat eats chocolate can save a life. In case your furry friend ends up eating chocolate, you need to take rapid action. The very first step is finding out exactly how much chocolate your pet has consumed. Then you have to open the Cat Chocolate Toxicity Calculator to get your answers.

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Is chocolate poisonous to cats?

Yes, chocolate can prove to be very harmful for cats. You should avoid serving your furry friend with chocolate. Chocolate contains ingredients called theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to cats if consumed in large enough quantities. Theobromine is absorbed much more slowly in cats than it is in humans, so even a small amount of chocolate can be toxic to a small cat. Caffeine is chemically similar to theobromine and stimulates a cat much more than a human, as cats are much more sensitive to it.

What are the symptoms of chocolate toxicity in a cat?

Some of the symptoms of chocolate toxicity include:

  • Hyperactivity
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Tremors
  • Rapid breathing
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Increased reflex responses
  • Death
  • Increased thirst

How to use the cat chocolate toxicity calculator?

In case your furry friend ends up eating chocolate, you need to take rapid action. The very first step is finding out exactly how much chocolate your pet has consumed. Then open Catculator and tap on Chocolate Toxicity Calculator. Enter your cat's weight and how much chocolate they have eaten. Catculator supports multiple units of measurement. Tap on the Calculate button to get results.

How long before symptoms of chocolate poisoning in cats occur?

Within 4 hours of chocolate consumption, your cat will start showing symptoms of chocolate poisoning. These symptoms may last for up to 72 hours. Your cat should be closely monitored for atleast 24 hours to make sure it is healthy.

Chocolate Toxicity Levels in Cats

Chocolate Type Minimum lethal dose for a 8lb (3.6 kg) cat
Milk Chocolate 1.14 oz (32.3 g)
Dark Chocolate 0.5 oz (14.2 g)
Semisweet Chocolate 0.5 oz (14.2 g)
Unsweetened (Baking) 0.2 oz (5.7 g)
White Chocolate Not lethal