Is low-carb chocolate ice cream bad for my cat?

she freaking loves it. wants to lick the bowl...:crazy:

I know it's toxic to birds, and I've read that it's bad for dogs as well, so I would assume it's probably bad for cats too.

Dogs and cats must NOT eat chocolate. Although the reaction to chocolate varies from dog to dog based on the quantity eaten in relation to its size, chocolate is poisonous to dogs and it can be fatal. Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is toxic to dogs. Chocolate should be kept away from dogs at all times because they often like and make off with foods that are sweet.

The amount of theobromine varies with the type of chocolate. From most to least here are some common theobromine laden chocolate types; Cocoa Beans - Cocoa Powder - Plain/Baking Chocolate - Dark Chocolate - Milk Chocolate - Chocolate Drink Mixes - White Chocolate.

The amount of chocolate that it takes to poison your pet depends on the type of chocolate eaten and the dog's weight. White chocolate has the least amount of theobromine at 1 mg per ounce. Baking chocolate or cocoa beans have the highest. Baking chocolate has 450 mg of theobromine per oz; semi-sweet chocolate 260 mg/oz; milk chocolate, 60 mg/oz; and hot chocolate, 12 mg/oz. Here is a list of the most common sources of chocolate and the amount that leads to poisonous levels:

snip http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-20.htm

I wouldn't give my cat anything chocolate.

I agree with notmyprez and norml, but you also have to take into consideration the milk in ice cream, ANY ice cream. Cats can't digest milk proteins well - this is why it's a myth that milk is good for cats. If you want to be sure on this, call your vet.

It's poisonous to dogs.

Also, not good for dogs to have grapes or raisins...or onions or garlic.

Grapes and raisins are also toxic to dogs. Onions and garlic can cause anemia in dogs.

WHY is it...that whenever your dog farts...it is ALWAYS when their butt is pointed in the direction of your face??

What's up with that???

Hell, about two months ago, I was on the phone with my mom...and my dog came racing over to me...farted...and then sauntered away.

She came back when she knew I was wrapping up the conversation with my mom. I think she did it just to get my attention...and maybe to tell me what she thought of me spending time with anyone or anything other than her.

But for all that, my dog is a real sweetie!!

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