Can Cats Eat Chocolate? Symptoms, Risks & What To Do No, cats should never eat chocolate. Chocolate contains substances that are poisonous to cats and can cause serious illness. If your cat has eaten chocolate, contact Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 right away. Is Chocolate Bad for Cats? Yes. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine,…
Avocado’s flesh is not considered poisonous to dogs and cats, but the pit can cause a serious intestinal obstruction, and the high fat content can trigger pancreatitis in some pets. Because individual reactions vary and these risks can be serious, any avocado ingestion is worth a call to your veterinarian or a veterinary toxicology expert…
If your dog ate chocolate, our chocolate toxicity calculator for pets can help you understand the risk and know exactly what to do next. Select dog or cat and the type of chocolate to get more information about your pet’s exposure. . If your pet ingested chocolate, do not wait for symptoms to appear.Call Pet…
We are thrilled to announce that Pet Poison Helpline has been recognized as a Minnesota Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 15th year! This recognition comes directly from our employees’ feedback about our workplace culture, leadership, and environment – making this 15th-time achievement especially meaningful. Our team’s unwavering commitment to respect, integrity, honesty, trust, compassion,…
The days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer. That means that it’s everyone’s favorite season, pool season! Unfortunately, along with the fun comes some serious risks to our pets. Chlorinated pool water and concentrated chlorine tabs contain chemicals similar to household bleach, which can be quite corrosive. Let’s DIVE in! Our pets…
