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Can dogs or cats eat coffee, tea & caffeine?

Not safe severity: emergency

The problem compound: caffeine. For: dogs & cats.

Same family as chocolate's theobromine but stronger per mg. Tea bags and energy drinks count. Curious about human caffeine math? Caffeine Clock (caffeine-clock.pages.dev) covers the human side — for pets, it's poison-control math.

Symptoms to watch

restlessnessrapid breathingheart racingtremorsseizures

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control + Pet Poison Helpline. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.

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