Even if Valentine’s Day candy is gone by now, Easter candy is not far away.
Cats do not have a taste sensor for sweets but two components in chocolate are dangerous to cats and dogs alike. The short answer is, “Yes chocolate is toxic to cats.”
Different than dogs, at no point should you try to make your cat vomit.”
Source: Catster, February 9, 2023. Link. Err on the side of caution and keep chocolate and any candy away from cats.
Also see: Valentine’s Day pet toxins, DVM 360, February 3, 2023. Link. Stories of animals who suffered from toxins to be aware of around Valentine’s Day.