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Will my cat get sick from licking cocoa powder off my clothes or skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 6 months old | 10.5 lbs

I'm eating out and I had dessert with coco powdered on it. If I get powder on my clothes or myself and I'm around my cat can I make him sick ?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2021

This should not be a problem and a minimal quantity would not cause any intoxication. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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