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| Chocolate Item | Serving | Theobromine | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Rich Chocolate | 1 cup ( 148g) | 178mg | 5.9mg |
| Peanut M&M's | 1cup (170g) | 184mg | 17mg |
| Ready to Eat Chocolate Pudding | 4 oz (108g) | 75.6mg | 2.2mg |
| Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar | 1.55 oz (43g) | 64mg | 9mg |
| Hershey's Chocolate Syrup | 2 Tbsp (39g) | 64mg | 5mg |
| Hershey's KISSES (Milk Chocolate) | 9 pieces (41g) | 61mg | 9mg |
| Hershey's Semi-Sweet Baking Bar | 1 Tbsp (15g) | 55mg | 7mg |
| Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared | 1 Square (56g) | 43.7mg | 1.1mg |
| KIT KAT Wafer Bar | 1 bar (42g) | 48.7mg | 5.9mg |
| REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups (2pk) | 2 cups (45g) | 32.4mg | 3.2mg |
| Doughnut, cake-type, chocolate, sugared or glazed | 1 Doughnut (3' dia) (43g) | 12.6mg | 0.6mg |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies , made with margarine | 1 Cookie Med (16g) | 20.3mg | 2.6mg |
| Milky Way | 1 bar (58g) | 37.1 mg | 3.5mg |
| Generic Hot Fudge Sundae Topping | 1 Sundae (158g) | 77.4mg | 1.6mg |
| REESE'S PIECES Candy | 1 package (46g) | 0mg | 0mg |
| Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali [Dutch cocoa] | 1 cup (86g) | 2266 mg | 67.1mg |
| Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares | 1 cup, grated (132g) | 1712 mg | 106mg |
| Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened | 1 cup (86g) | 1769 mg | 198mg |
| Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid | 1 oz (28g) | 447 mg | 13.2mg |
| Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix | 1 Package (40g) | 238 mg | 7.2mg |
| Desserts, rennin, chocolate, dry mix | 1 Package, 2 oz (57g) | 242 mg | 7.4mg |
| Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix | 1.4oz box (40g) | 189 mg | 5.6mg |
| Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup | 2 tbsp (35g) | 68.3 mg | 2.1mg |
| Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali | 1 oz (28g) | 685 mg | 20.2mg |
| Candies, chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids | I bar (101g) | 810 mg | 80.8mg |
| Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, plain | 1 Tbsp (5g) | 92.6 mg | 10.3mg |
REFERENCES: "CAFFEINE & THEOBROMINE." The Hershey Company. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2013.
Incidence/Prevalence
"Clinical signs of chocolate poisoning can take hours to develop and last for days." Clinical signs of chocolate poisoning can take several hours to develop, and even longer to go away. Clinical signs of chocolate poisoning can last for days, due to the long half-life of theobromine. The theobromine can even be re-absorbed from the bladder, so aggressive IV fluids and frequent walks may be necessary
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:Although they’re not normally as curious about people foods as dogs are, cat (and kittens in particular) can sometimes eat things they aren’t supposed to eat, including chocolate. Derived from the roasted seeds of the cacao plant, certain properties in chocolate can be toxic to cats when they’re ingested, specifically, caffeine and theobromine. Eating these ingredients can lead to a number of medical complications—some of which may be serious—in your cat. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of chocolate poisoning in cats, below. These symptoms will be similar as in dogs and vary, based on the amount and type of chocolate that is ingested and can influence the severity of the condition. Varieties of chocolate that can be especially poisonous to cats are milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate and baking chocolate.
COMMON DIAGNOSISIf you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate and is experiencing any of the above symptoms, bring it to your veterinarian immediately. You can expect your vet to perform a complete physical exam, including a chemical blood profile, an electrolyte panel, and a urinalysis to help determine if your cat has overdosed on caffeine and theobromine. Your veterinarian may also perform an ECG to help determine if the heart is showing any abnormalities in rhythm or conduction of heart beats. Blood biochemistry and blood profile may also be needed. GENERAL TREATMENT Treatment depends on the amount and type of chocolate eaten. If treated early, removal of the chocolate from the stomach by administering medications to induce vomiting and administration of activated charcoal to block absorption of theobromine into the body may be all that is necessary. Activated charcoal may be administered every four to six hours for the first twenty-four hours to reduce the continued resorption and recirculation of theobromine. It is very common to provide supportive treatments such as intravenous fluid therapy to help dilute the toxin and promote its excretion. All pets ingesting chocolate should be closely monitored for any signs of agitation, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, irregular heart rhythm, and high blood pressure. Often, medications to slow the heart rate (e.g., beta- blockers) may be necessary to treat the elevated heart rate and arrhythmia.
PREVENTIONThe best form of preventing chocolate toxicity is to always keep chocolate out of your Pet’s reach and be aware of feeding them anything that might contain chocolate.
CONCLUSION:Remember, with any poisoning, it’s always cheaper, less invasive, and has a better prognosis/outcome if you treat early. Once your pet has already developed clinical signs and is affected by the poison, it makes for a much more expensive veterinary visit!
REFERENCES: "CAFFEINE & THEOBROMINE." The Hershey Company. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2013.
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