Caffeine Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs

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Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs

Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe/life-threatening

Common signs to watch for:

Hyperactivity
Restlessness
Vomiting
Elevated heart rate
Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)
Abnormal heart rhythms
Tremors
Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature)
Seizures
Collapse
Death
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Humans continue to drink and use more and more caffeine, making pets more frequently exposed to this dangerous chemical. There are several sources of caffeine in the house: in coffee, coffee grounds, tea, soda, energy drinks, weightlifter supplements, OTC pills (e.g., NoDoz), and diet pills. Theobromine, a cousin chemical to caffeine is also found chocolate. Dogs and cats appear to be more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than people. While 1-2 laps of coffee, tea or soda will not contain enough caffeine to cause poisoning in most pets, the ingestion of moderate amounts of coffee grounds, tea bags or 1-2 diet pills can easily cause death in small dogs or cats. When ingested, clinical signs of hyperactivity, restlessness, vomiting, an elevated heart rate, hypertension (elevated blood pressure), abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), seizures, collapse and death may be seen.

Poison type: Foods

Alternate names: chocolate-covered espresso beans, milk chocolate, Baker's chocolate, white chocolate, cocoa mulch, caffeine, theobromine, methylxanthine, xanthine, Vivarin, tea, coffee, cacao mulch, cocoa powder, Halloween candy, weight loss supplements, theobromine, dietary supplements, coffee beans, energy drinks, green tea, guarana, NoDoz, No-Doz