10/31/2026
Halloween is an exciting time of year for us, our little ones, and our pets! 🎃 Here are a few things to keep in mind amidst the excitement, especially if your pet gets into the candy bowl. Share to spread knowledge- you never know who may need it! 🍭🐶🐱
1) WRAPPERS - Candy wrappers, if consumed, can cause blockages in our pets intestines. This can result in emergency surgery.
2) SUGAR FREE CANDY - Most sugar free candy has a sugar alternative, one of the most popular being Xylitol. Xylitol is incredibly dangerous for our pets, even in tiny doses. It hides under the name "birch" or "wood" sugar as well- keep an eye out! Some common culprits are gummies, gum, and Mentos. If you suspect something your pet got into contains Xylitol, you should call Pet Poison Helpline with as much information as possible.
3) RAISINS - Grapes & raisins both are toxic to our pets, even in small amounts. Watch out for chocolate or yogurt covered raisins, and if your pet gets into any you should call Pet Poison Helpline with as much information as possible.
4) And of course, CHOCOLATE - Most people know chocolate is toxic to dogs, so here's a few things to keep in mind. Note what type of chocolate your pet has consumed, as well as the approximate amount, and your pets weight as this can all effect next steps.
Pet Poison Helpline is an amazing resource, and we highly advise calling them at 855-886-7965 in the scenario your pet consumes the wrong Halloween candy. This is one of the busiest times of year for them & emergency hospitals too, so the best safety net is to avoid the problem.
Be safe, and have fun today! 🎃🍭
