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Methylxanthine compounds such as caffeine, theophylline, aminophylline and theobromine are CNS stimulants that are sometimes involved in accidental or malicious poisoning of companion animals (O’Brien, 1998). Intoxication most commonly occurs following ingestion of chocolate, caffeine-based tablets or elixirs. Dark chocolate and cocoa beans have much higher theobromine content than milk or white chocolate. Animals ingesting 20 mg/kg of caffeine or theobromine have mild clinical signs. Ingestion of 60 mg/kg causes seizures.