10/31/2026
🎃🍬HALLOWEEN CANDY & PET SAFETY!🐾👻
Halloween is full of treats for us humans, but some of our favourite goodies can be dangerous for our furry family members! 🐶🐱 Please keep those treat bags out of reach and watch out for these common Halloween hazards!
🚫 🍫 CHOCOLATE
Chocolate can be toxic to both dogs and cats. Dark chocolate, baking chocolate, and cocoa powder are especially dangerous, but ALL chocolate should be kept away from pets.
🚫 🍬 SUGAR-FREE CANDY & GUM
Some sugar-free candies, gum, and other products contain xylitol (also called birch sugar), which can cause a life-threatening drop in blood sugar in dogs and may cause liver damage. Always check the ingredients!
🚫 🍇 RAISINS
Raisins and grapes can cause serious kidney damage in dogs. Even small amounts can be dangerous.
🚫 🍫 CHOCOLATE-COVERED RAISINS
A double danger! Keep these well away from curious noses.
🚫 🍬 CANDY WRAPPERS
Foil, plastic, and other wrappers can cause choking or intestinal blockages if swallowed.
🚫 🍭 LOLLIPOPS & HARD CANDIES
These can be choking hazards, and sticks or wrappers can cause additional problems.
🚫 🍬 CANDY OVERLOAD
Large amounts of sugary or fatty treats can cause stomach upset and may contribute to more serious problems, including pancreatitis.
🐾 WHAT SHOULD YOU WATCH FOR?
Signs of trouble can include vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, unusual behaviour, weakness, shaking, or seizures. Symptoms may take time to appear, so don't wait for symptoms if your pet may have eaten something toxic.
🚨 WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PET GETS INTO THE CANDY STASH:
1️⃣ Remove any remaining candy and keep the packaging.
2️⃣ Contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary clinic immediately.
3️⃣ Tell them what your pet ate, approximately how much, and when.
4️⃣ Don't induce vomiting or try home remedies unless a veterinarian specifically tells you to.
❤️ The safest Halloween treat is one made specifically for your pet!
Which we have lots of here in our shop! Including actual pet safe candy bar biscuits, meaning everyone gets a special treat for Halloween!
Let's keep Halloween spooky for the humans and SAFE for our furry friends! 🎃🐾
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