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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Toxicity is due to the presence of methylxanthines such as theobromine and caffeine in chocolate.<ref name="multiples"> '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care'''Chapter 19, Second Edition,2007 </ref>. The concentration of methylxanthines in chocolate differs between products. For example the average methylxanthine content of milk chocolate is 2mg/g, while that of baking chocolate is 16mg/g. <ref name=multiples> Tilley, Smith'''The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult Canine and Feline''' (Second Edition), ''Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins''</ref>.

Toxicity is due to the presence of methylxanthines such as theobromine and caffeine in chocolate.<ref name="multiples"> '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care'''Chapter 19, Second Edition,2007 </ref>. The concentration of methylxanthines in chocolate differs between products. For example the average methylxanthine content of milk chocolate is 2mg/g, while that of baking chocolate is 16mg/g. <ref name=multiples> Tilley, Smith'''The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult Canine and Feline''' (Second Edition), ''Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins''</ref>. The consumption of more than 20mg/kg of methylxantines is considered the cut-off point in deciding whether or not to treat <ref name="multiples"> '''Dietary intoxications, Chocolate (Theobromine and Caffeine)''', Warman SM, p253,''BSAVA Congress 2007 Scientific Proceedings, Veterinary Programme'' </ref>.

==Signalment==

==Signalment==