(Colorado) With Halloween night just days away, Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Animal Control Officers are asking area residents and pet parents to make sure they don’t give their dogs special Halloween treats. We urge you to think carefully and be careful.
Dog parents especially know what a bite of chocolate can do to their pets. That can lead to some not-so-spooky fun. Chocolate is widely known to be toxic and dangerous to dogs, and some of the symptoms pets experience after eating chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, increased heart rate, and increased blood pressure. There is a gender.
Chocolate isn’t the only candy dog parents need to watch out for this Halloween. Other potentially dangerous or toxic ingredients include:
Xylitol: This type of sugar is found in many sugar-free candies and gums and is also toxic to dogs.
Raisins: They may seem small and harmless, but just one raisin can be fatal to your dog. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dehydration, and fatigue.
Hard candy: Dogs can easily choke on this. When mixed with saliva, it becomes slippery and poses a choking hazard.
Sugar: Can cause stomach upset in dogs.
Instead of giving your dog Halloween candy, it may be best to just give your dog his favorite safe, non-toxic treats.
TCSO recommends keeping candy out of reach of dogs and instructing trick-or-treaters not to give candy to dogs. Additionally, cutting up candy bags before throwing them away will keep your pets and others safe.
If your dog accidentally eats Halloween candy, contact your veterinarian or animal poison control company immediately.
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