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Diagnosis is based on the history of methylxanthine (generally theobromine, which is present in chocolate) ingestion, clinical signs and presence of chocolate (or other source of methylxanthine) in gastric content from vomitus or lavage fluids. Methylxanthine concentrations in gastric content, serum, plasma or urine can be analysed.