Chocolate – Theobromine, a substance present in chocolate and cocoa, is poisonousto animals. It diminishes the blood flow to the brain and can cause heartattacks and a variety of other life-threatening problems. An important rule toremember is that the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains. Ifyou know your cat has eaten chocolate, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Fortunately, most cats are not so attached to chocolate that they will eat itin large quantities. Many cats, however, will eat enough if curious, bored, orencouraged to do so because their well-meaning owners, especially the youngermembers of the family, believe that they are giving their pet a treat. It isbest to keep chocolate out of the reach of children and their pets.
