Can cats eat caffeine?

If your cat has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.

Why

Toxic to cats. Cats cannot process caffeine, which causes their heart rate and blood pressure to spike dangerously. Even tiny amounts found in coffee, tea, or energy drinks can lead to severe poisoning, tremors, or death.

Watch out for

coffee beans and grounds
tea leaves and bags
energy drinks and powders
chocolate containing caffeine
caffeine pills or supplements

Better choices

catnip cat grass chicken broth (low sodium, no onion/garlic)plain cooked chicken

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