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- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Hyperactivity
- Restlessness
- Rapid breathing
- Increased thirst and urination
- Tremors
- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Elevated blood pressure
- Seizures
- Collapse
- Death
- Baking chocolate
- Dark chocolate
- Milk chocolate
- Baked goods
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate-covered coffee beans
- Chocolate-flavored multi-vitamins
- Cocoa bean mulch
- Inducing vomiting: Your veterinarian may induce vomiting if your cat has ingested the chocolate within the last four hours. This is done to remove the particles that are still in their stomach.
- Activated charcoal: Your cat may be given activated charcoal to prevent them absorbing any more chocolate. The activated charcoal is a liquid that is given to your cat by mouth.
- Medication: Your veterinarian may give your cat medication to control the muscle tremors and seizures caused by chocolate poisoning. Your cat may also need medication to regulate their heart and breathing.
- Ventilator: A ventilator may be necessary to help stabilize your pet's breathing. Your cat will be sedated during this treatment.
- Hospitalization: Your cat may need to be hospitalized for several days to undergo treatment, if the toxicity is severe. During their hospital stay, your cat will receive intravenous fluids to help remove the chemicals from their body, and cardiac monitoring to keep track of their heart rate and rhythm. Your veterinarian may also have to administer a urinary catheter to ensure that your cat's bladder remains empty. This keeps the caffeine from being reabsorbed by their bladder wall.
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