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are cats allergic to chocolate?(like dogs)

4 Answers  |  Asked By: warriorcat11   484   

are they allergic to chocolate…or anithing?

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Answer 1
kitty

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“Allergic” isn’t the right word. It is a toxic substance to them, though, yes.

From the source link below:
Theobromine [the toxic component to the chocolate] acts on four areas of your cat’s body:

* It increases the rate and force of contractions of the heart.
* It acts as a diuretic, causing your pet to lose body fluids.
* It affects the gastrointestinal system, causing vomiting and diarrhea and it may cause stomach ulcers.
* It acts on the nervous system, causing convulsions, seizures and sometimes, death.

Source Link: Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs & Cats

 

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kitty

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Good answer, cats aren't "allergic" to chocolate, chocolate is just toxic to cats. However, I have seen a few dogs eat chocolate and live. One of my friends dogs even sometimes steals chocolate chip cookies off the kitchen table, with no effect. Hope this helps! P.S, I am just going to start the Darkest Hour. I started reading the Warriors series just because of you and I LOVE the series SOO MUCH!

By: johnisgood2   3216
kitty

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The greater the ingested amount, the greater the chance for disastrous effects. To be safe, please keep chocolate away from your cat (or dog).

By: ziggy_bo43   2780

Answer 2
kitty

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It could kill them but they are not allergic

By: Fluffy   2130
 

Answer 3
kitty

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It is very toxic to SOME but you know just to make sure…Just don’d give the cat any.. you don’t want anything bad to hppen to it right!!

 

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kitty

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yeah so true but please dont call cats ITS

By: o2sillychick   18

Answer 4
kitty

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Cats are like dogs they have a hard time digesting chocolate but dont freak out if they eat a little its only bad if they eat alot like dont feed them m&ms well if they would eat them!

 

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