Chocolate Toxicosis    • Toxicosis is disease due to poisoning.
• Chocolate toxicosis is a common problem in dogs, but less
common in cats. Depending on how much chocolate is ingested, the
signs can range from a simple stomach upset to life-threatening
problems.   • The toxic ingredients in chocolate include
caffeine and a chemical called theobromine.   • Dark chocolate
and baking chocolate are more toxic than white chocolate, but
all of these should be withheld from pets. Cacao bean mulch used
in gardens can cause chocolate toxicosis if a large enough
amount is eaten.  What Is Chocolate Toxicosis?  Toxicosis is
disease due to poisoning. Chocolate contains two ingredients
that can be toxic to pets—caffeine, and a chemical called
theobromine. While dogs and cats are both very sensitive to the
effects of caffeine and theobromine, cats are usually not
attracted to chocolate, so chocolate toxicosis tends to be less
common in cats.  The amount of caffeine and theobromine in
chocolate varies with the type of choc