Keep Halloween Sweet – But Safe for Your Pets!
Halloween is a fun time filled with costumes, decorations, and of course—candy! But while those treats may be delicious for us, they can be dangerous for our furry friends, especially chocolate.
Chocolate contains ingredients like theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, tremors, seizures, and in severe cases, even heart issues or death. The richer the chocolate, the higher the risk—and don't forget that the high fat content can also lead to pancreatitis.
Every year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center receives over 24,000 calls about chocolate-related incidents—so it's more common than you might think!
Quick Tip: Keep all candy (especially chocolate) well out of reach of curious paws and remind trick-or-treaters to do the same.
If your pet does sneak a bite, don't wait—call SFAH right away!
Please note: due to state regulations in Georgia, Animal Poison Control can no longer provide direct advice to pet owners. So, it's important to reach out to your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Let's make this Halloween safe and happy for everyone—including your pets!
Chocolate contains ingredients like theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, tremors, seizures, and in severe cases, even heart issues or death. The richer the chocolate, the higher the risk—and don't forget that the high fat content can also lead to pancreatitis.
Every year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center receives over 24,000 calls about chocolate-related incidents—so it's more common than you might think!
Quick Tip: Keep all candy (especially chocolate) well out of reach of curious paws and remind trick-or-treaters to do the same.
If your pet does sneak a bite, don't wait—call SFAH right away!
Please note: due to state regulations in Georgia, Animal Poison Control can no longer provide direct advice to pet owners. So, it's important to reach out to your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Let's make this Halloween safe and happy for everyone—including your pets!