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Dark Chocolate (70-85% Cocoa) is NOT safe for your Cats. Dark chocolate is equally poisonous to cats, who are even more sensitive to theobromine and caffeine due to their deficient hepatic glucuronidation pathways. Even a tiny lick of dark chocolate can result in restlessness, muscle tremors, elevated heart rate, and seizures. Cats rarely seek out sweet flavors, but curious individuals may sample a chocolate bar, necessitating immediate emergency care. The high fat content also poses a pancreatitis risk, compounding the toxic insult.