Hot Cocoa
DangerContains chocolate (theobromine) which is toxic. Dark chocolate cocoa powder especially dangerous.
Quick Answer: Is Hot Cocoa Toxic to Dogs or Cats?
Use this short answer first, then read symptoms and what to do next.
Is Hot Cocoa toxic to dogs?
Yes. Treat Hot Cocoa as an emergency risk for dogs. Call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away after exposure.
Is Hot Cocoa toxic to cats?
Yes. Treat Hot Cocoa as an emergency risk for cats. Call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away after exposure.
Symptoms to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures
What should I do now?
EMERGENCY. Contact vet. Theobromine poisoning treatment needed.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Contact vet. Theobromine poisoning treatment needed.
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Open hubSymptoms to Watch For
Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Contact vet. Theobromine poisoning treatment needed.
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Quick Answers
Is Hot Cocoa poisonous to dogs?
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