My kitten drank hot cocoa. Is it toxic? What symptoms to watch for?

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Two of my cats— more like kittens— drank some hot cocoa on accident. I’m not exactly sure how much which is why I’m freaking out, but it couldn’t have been too much because it was at the bottom of the cup. They’re about 5 pounds i believe, and are almost 4 months. They’re acting perfectly fine and it’s been about 30 minutes but I’m not sure if i should wait or do something now? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's difficult to know how much the actual cocoa content is in this, but it doesn't sound like enough to be toxic. It depends on the concentration of the cocoa though. In order for you to determine the potential for toxicity, I recommend you estimate the amount of cocoa they could have drank and use the chocolate toxicity calculator at this link: http://veterinaryclinic.com/chocolate/calc.html Signs of chocolate toxicity can be vomiting, hyper-excitability, tremors and seizures. If you notice any of these signs, then it's best to them to a vet for treatment/monitoring. Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done at home for this. It's best to make sure they have plenty of water and that you check them every four hours for any signs of toxicity. If are fine within 12 hours, then I would not worry about them having any signs of toxicity. I hope that helps and all is well with the kitties.

My kitten drank hot cocoa. Is it toxic? What symptoms to watch for?

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