Halloween is on its way. Candy bowls are overflowing, and soon
trick-or-treat bags will be as well. For more than half of the American
households with a dog, however, all this Halloween fun can come with
frightening consequences. Some favored Halloween treats are dangerous and
potentially deadly for pets. How can you keep your furry family members safe
while still enjoying the holiday?
The Dangers of Popular Candies for
Your Dog
The Pet Poison Control
Hotline sees an influx of calls in the days
surrounding Halloween. While not all candies are dangerous, some pose a greater
risk. How do your favorites fare?
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The Worst Halloween Treats for Your
Dog
The following treats are unsafe in any quantity:
The following treats are unsafe in any quantity:
o Dark & milk chocolate
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and can be fatal in large amounts. Chocolate can cause hyperactivity, shaking, rapid heart rate, and seizures. The higher the cacao content, the greater the risk. Smaller animals eating larger amounts are at increased risk.
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and can be fatal in large amounts. Chocolate can cause hyperactivity, shaking, rapid heart rate, and seizures. The higher the cacao content, the greater the risk. Smaller animals eating larger amounts are at increased risk.
o Raisins
Raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.
o Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nuts are known to cause vomiting/diarrhea, muscle weakness (especially in hind legs), shaking, and fever.
Macadamia nuts are known to cause vomiting/diarrhea, muscle weakness (especially in hind legs), shaking, and fever.
o Any treats sweetened with Xylitol
Xylitol can cause low blood sugar, seizures, and liver failure and is highly toxic.
Xylitol can cause low blood sugar, seizures, and liver failure and is highly toxic.
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Unsafe for Your Dog in Large
Quantities
These are unsafe in quantities higher than 10-grams (the weight of 1 pencil or 10 paperclips). NOTE: Smaller dogs eating the equivalent of 10-grams will experience more severe effects.
These are unsafe in quantities higher than 10-grams (the weight of 1 pencil or 10 paperclips). NOTE: Smaller dogs eating the equivalent of 10-grams will experience more severe effects.
o Tootsie Rolls
o Reese’s
o M&Ms
o Snickers
o Milky Way
o Butterfinger
o Kit-Kats
o Almond Joy
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Don’t Fret if Your Dog Nabs a Few of
these in the Night
These are not a health threat in small quantities. However, more than 10-grams can cause GI upset.
These are not a health threat in small quantities. However, more than 10-grams can cause GI upset.
o Candy corn
o Smarties
o Skittles
o Starburst
o Jolly Ranchers
o Blow Pops
o Lemonheads & sour candies
On this Late Night, Patrol Indoors
& Out
Dogs are opportunists. Throughout Halloween night and before going
to bed, make sure you have securely stored Halloween candy out of reach. Don’t
forget to take a final lap after overexcited kids are in bed, keeping a wary
eye out for left behind sugary bounty.
Your kids aren’t the only ones with a little extra holiday energy
to work off. Treat your dog to a day of fun at DoGone Fun’s Doggy DayCare today.
This article was previously published at: https://www.dogonefunchicago.com/owning-a-dog/halloween-candy-dangers-for-dogs/
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