Even non-chocolate Halloween candy can be toxic to pets.
Answer: True
Chocolate may be the most common toxic ingredient found in candy, but it certainly isn’t the only one. Another serious poison to dogs (but not cats) is xylitol, a sweetener used in sugar-free candies and gums. Even one little piece of gum can cause seizures and liver failure.
Raisins are not a popular ingredient in candy these days, but they can still sometimes show up in Halloween bags. Just like grapes, raisins are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.
Plus, even candy that’s not toxic can cause stomach upset or, worse, pancreatitis, and wrappers and foil can get stuck in your pet’s gut. So make sure to keep all sweets away from your sweetie this Halloween!
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