10/19/2026
🎃 Halloween Hazards: Wrappers & Lollipop Sticks 🍭🐾
Our Halloween Hazards series continues! We’ve talked about what’s inside the candy, but what about what’s left behind?
🍬 Candy wrappers and lollipop sticks can be hazardous for both dogs and cats. Curious pets may swallow them along with the last bit of candy, which can lead to choking, intestinal irritation, or a potentially serious intestinal blockage.
Even if the candy itself is gone, those wrappers and sticks can still pose a danger!
🐶🐱 Keep candy wrappers, lollipop sticks, and other Halloween trash securely out of your pet’s reach. Make sure guests and kids know to throw their candy waste away where curious paws and noses can’t get to it.
🚨 If you think your pet swallowed a wrapper or lollipop stick, contact Gallatin Veterinary Hospital for guidance. If your pet is showing signs such as repeated vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, lethargy, or difficulty breathing, seek veterinary care promptly.
Keep the treats fun and the trash out of reach! 👻❤️