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

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Leo. Based on his weight, he would need to ingest at least 10g of cocoa powder to cause mild to moderate symptoms. Licking some that was on your shirt should not cause any problems. I hope this helps!

Hi there! A few crumbs of milk chocolate probably will not harm your cat. If she got a decent bit, she might have some diarrhea, but I highly doubt this will happen if it was only chocolate residue. Feel free to call your vet if you have concerns, but I think your kitty will be just fine! :)

Yes, you are correct that the substance in cocoa that is toxic to dogs and cats is called theobromine. The half-life of theobromine is 7.5 hours. That means half of it will be gone from her system in 7.5 hours, then half of the remaining theobromine in 7.5 hours, and so on. Given that the amount was low in the hot cocoa, and the fact that she only ingested a little bit that had been diluted by water from sitting in the sink, you do not need to worry, she should be fine :-)

Your kitty should be just fine! You are a great pet parent to be worried, but there is not that much chocolate in that type of cocoa. He could have loose stool from the sugar and milk, but that's it. If they have a lot of actual cocoa or chocolate, the symptoms come on pretty quickly... like minutes to an hour. Your kitty should be ok.

A very small section shouldn't cause any problems, but keep an eye on her for the next 24 hours. If you see any concerning signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, or restlessness, have her seen by a vet immediately.

I think Mirz will likely be fine. The most toxic chocolate is the unsweetened baker's chocolate. Milk chocolate and white chocolate are the least toxic. It doesn't sound like she got enough to make her sick based on what you said above. I recommend you just monitor her closely for any abnormal behavior or symptoms. Here is a link to an article about chocolate in cats. This may help you determine if you think she ate too much. https://www.petful.com/pet-health/can-cats-eat-chocolate/ If you are worried at all then take her to your vet ASAP. It is better to be safe than sorry in most instance.s Hope this helps. Best wishes.

It is unlikely that your dog ate enough cacao powder to actually get intoxicated. He would have to eat 1 oz or more (at least 4 of those packets)of the powder in order to get a problem. So you do not have to worry.