You may love to treat your dog for doing tricks<\/a>, like rolling over or shaking hands, but you likely know human candy isn\u2019t good for pups.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are a number of different candies that are toxic to pets,\u201d says Ruth MacPete, DVM<\/a>. \u201cPets are naturally inquisitive and curious and that can get them in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n Even smart and generally well-behaved dogs are prone to a little mischief, particularly if they are food motivated. And on Halloween, a holiday celebrated by 172 million people in the U.S.<\/a>, the risks for dogs getting into a bag of candy increases (95 percent of the people who celebrate the holiday purchase candy).<\/p>\n The results can be scary for pet parents and range from unpleasant (GI issues) to even death. The best way to avoid problems is to keep the bag out of reach, but things happen. Dr. MacPete shared the effects different candies can have on pets and what to do if your dog breaks into a bag or licks some off the floor.<\/p>\n Most people know chocolate is a big no-no for dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine<\/a>, which is similar to caffeine. Dark chocolate has more, but it\u2019s also found in milk and white chocolate and cocoa beans.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Can Dogs Eating Chocolate Cause Long-Term Health Problems?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe problem is that it mimics caffeine, so what it can do is cause vomiting, diarrhea and inflammation of the pancreas,\u201d Dr MacPete says. \u201cIt speeds up their heart and causes seizures and even death if left untreated.\u201d<\/p>\n These cute little guys contain a chemical compound known as xylitol, which is also common in sugar-free gum, peanut butter and candies.<\/p>\n \u201cXylitol is extremely toxic to dogs,\u201d Dr. MacPete says. \u201cIt causes hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels and seizures, death and liver injury.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo: svetikd\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some people like to hand out the mini-raisin boxes, and Craisins contain a double-whammy of toxic elements (chocolate and raisins). Though raisins may seem like a healthy option (hey, they\u2019re a fruit, right?), they\u2019re not good for dogs.<\/p>\n \u201cThey cause kidney failure,\u201d Dr. MacPete says.<\/p>\n It can be frightening enough to see your pet consumed candy, but ingesting wrappers may also cause health problems.<\/p>\n \u201cIf the dog eats the wrappers, it can cause an obstruction,\u201d Dr. MacPete says.<\/p>\n Whether your dog ate a lethal dose of candy or wrappers depends on a few factors.<\/p>\n \u201cThe toxic dose depends on the amount a pet has consumed and his weight,\u201d Dr. MacPete says. \u201cIf the dog eats one M&M, licks chocolate ice cream or eats some of a chocolate cookie, that\u2019s probably not going to be toxic, especially if you\u2019re talking about a 50-. dog. But if your dog gets into the whole bag of chocolate \u2026 that actually can be a lethal dose.\u201d<\/p>\n Instead of trying to crunch the numbers yourself, call the vet or poison control immediately. Chocolate may take a while to show red flags, whereas xylitol’s effects can kick in in less than an hour. The sooner you get someone on the phone, the better.<\/p>\n \u201cThey will calculate by the quantity consumed and your dog\u2019s weight whether you should monitor the pet or get it to a veterinary clinic right away.\u201d<\/p>\n Your vet or poison control may tell you not to bring the pet in for observation if they don\u2019t think the amount consumed is deadly. But as a pet parent, you should still be on the lookout for red flags.<\/p>\n \u201cVomiting, abdominal pain, not wanting to eat or drink and diarrhea [can be signs of pancreatitis],\u201d Dr. MacPete says.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re concerned, call the vet or poison control again immediately.<\/p>\n Featured photo: Photo: svetikd\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>Can Dogs Eat Pumpkins? What About Other Fall Vegetables?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The post Help! My Dog Broke Into Halloween Candy<\/a> by Beth Ann Mayer<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Help! My Dog Broke Into Halloween Candy<\/a> by Beth Ann Mayer<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n You may love to treat your dog for doing tricks<\/a>, like rolling over or shaking hands, but you likely know human candy isn\u2019t good for pups.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are a number of different candies that are toxic to pets,\u201d says Ruth MacPete, DVM<\/a>. \u201cPets are naturally inquisitive and curious and that can get them in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n Even smart and generally well-behaved dogs are prone to a little mischief, particularly if they are food motivated. And on Halloween, a holiday celebrated by 172 million people in the U.S.<\/a>, the risks for dogs getting into a bag of candy increases (95 percent of the people who celebrate the holiday purchase candy).<\/p>\n The results can be scary for pet parents and range from unpleasant (GI issues) to even death. The best way to avoid problems is to keep the bag out of reach, but things happen. Dr. MacPete shared the effects different candies can have on pets and what to do if your dog breaks into a bag or licks some off the floor.<\/p>\n Most people know chocolate is a big no-no for dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine<\/a>, which is similar to caffeine. Dark chocolate has more, but it\u2019s also found in milk and white chocolate and cocoa beans.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Can Dogs Eating Chocolate Cause Long-Term Health Problems?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe problem is that it mimics caffeine, so what it can do is cause vomiting, diarrhea and inflammation of the pancreas,\u201d Dr MacPete says. \u201cIt speeds up their heart and causes seizures and even death if left untreated.\u201d<\/p>\n These cute little guys contain a chemical compound known as xylitol, which is also common in sugar-free gum, peanut butter and candies.<\/p>\n \u201cXylitol is extremely toxic to dogs,\u201d Dr. MacPete says. \u201cIt causes hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels and seizures, death and liver injury.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo: svetikd\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some people like to hand out the mini-raisin boxes, and Craisins contain a double-whammy of toxic elements (chocolate and raisins). Though raisins may seem like a healthy option (hey, they\u2019re a fruit, right?), they\u2019re not good for dogs.<\/p>\n \u201cThey cause kidney failure,\u201d Dr. MacPete says.<\/p>\n It can be frightening enough to see your pet consumed candy, but ingesting wrappers may also cause health problems.<\/p>\n \u201cIf the dog eats the wrappers, it can cause an obstruction,\u201d Dr. MacPete says.<\/p>\n Whether your dog ate a lethal dose of candy or wrappers depends on a few factors.<\/p>\n \u201cThe toxic dose depends on the amount a pet has consumed and his weight,\u201d Dr. MacPete says. \u201cIf the dog eats one M&M, licks chocolate ice cream or eats some of a chocolate cookie, that\u2019s probably not going to be toxic, especially if you\u2019re talking about a 50-. dog. But if your dog gets into the whole bag of chocolate \u2026 that actually can be a lethal dose.\u201d<\/p>\n Instead of trying to crunch the numbers yourself, call the vet or poison control immediately. Chocolate may take a while to show red flags, whereas xylitol’s effects can kick in in less than an hour. The sooner you get someone on the phone, the better.<\/p>\n \u201cThey will calculate by the quantity consumed and your dog\u2019s weight whether you should monitor the pet or get it to a veterinary clinic right away.\u201d<\/p>\n Your vet or poison control may tell you not to bring the pet in for observation if they don\u2019t think the amount consumed is deadly. But as a pet parent, you should still be on the lookout for red flags.<\/p>\n \u201cVomiting, abdominal pain, not wanting to eat or drink and diarrhea [can be signs of pancreatitis],\u201d Dr. MacPete says.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re concerned, call the vet or poison control again immediately.<\/p>\n Featured photo: Photo: svetikd\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>Can Dogs Eat Pumpkins? What About Other Fall Vegetables?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The post Help! My Dog Broke Into Halloween Candy<\/a> by Beth Ann Mayer<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat happens if your dog eats chocolate<\/b><\/h3>\n
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My dog ate candy. What should I do?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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What happens if your dog eats chocolate<\/b><\/h3>\n
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