Are Cats Allergic ToChocolate?

Let's find out more aboutwhy cats can't have

Cats are allergic...

to other cats.

But, cats are notallergic to chocolate.

No, Really!

You should never givechocolate to cats.

Most of them won't go forit anyway...

Chocolate istoxic to cats.

A toxin is differentthan an allergen.

Allergic reactions are over-reactions toharmless substances.

Chocolate is harmful

to cats!

Chocolate contains methylxanthine

alkaloids, similar to caffeine:

* theobromine

* theophylline

and caffeine too!

It's cute you think we're friends.

These stimulants are dangerousfor your furry feline friend.

Symptoms of chocolatepoisoning include:

* ataxia (loss of control of body movements)

* muscle tremors

* abdominal pain

* hematuria (blood in urine)

* seizures

* cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin [gums, inner lips])

* coma

Different types of chocolate have differentamounts of theombromine, etc...

but consider all chocolate unsafe!

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