Dangerous Foods for Dogs
Halloween Safety

Dangerous foods for dogs abound on Halloween. Neighbors may give foods toxic to dogs to trick or treaters, unaware of possibilities of dog poisoning. Do you know which treats are dangerous dog treats?

Find out which Halloween treats are foods toxic to dogs and which are safe. And be especially aware of the danger of dogs and chocolate.

When you consider Halloween treats for your dog (and to give to others), you can be absolutely sure that they are safe if you make them yourself or if you buy them from a reputable source that only sells commercial dog treats that you trust.

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Your dog is ready for trick or treat night. You have his dog costume . He's tried it out and it looks like he will wear it without complaints! The kids are psyched! How can you have fun with your dog—and still keep her safe?

Here are some common sense tips to protect your pet from dangerous foods for dogs:

• If your dog will be staying at home with you to hand out treats, keep the treat bowl out of her reach. (Chocolate can be deadly for dogs, and too much of any kind of candy can make them pretty sick.) Dogs can be sneaky, and your pet might help himself to dangerous foods for dogs while you are talking to the goblins at the door.

• When your children bring their “loot” home, have them sort the goodies on a table out of reach of the family pet—not on the floor where he can help himself!

• Remind your children to dispose of candy wrappers (immediately) into a trash can that is out of reach for your dog. Paper or plastic wrappers are dangerous foods for dogs and can wreak havok with your pet's digestive system. He could even end up with an intestinal blockage.

• If you are taking your pet out trick or treating, and he receives dog treats, don't give them to him right away. When you get home, examine the dog treats, just as you would your children's treats, to make sure that they are safe.

Dog Poisoning

• chocolate – Depending on the size of your dog (weight) and the amount of chocolate consumed, this can be a real emergency. Don't take this lightly. Take your dog to the vet if this occurs.

• walnuts – Walnuts are often found in cookies that are meant for people. When a dog eats walnuts, it is usually by accident, as they are not found in commercial dog treats or dog food. Walnuts are dangerous foods for dogs in that they may have a fungus or mold that can cause drooling, lack of coordination, jaundice or vomiting.

• macadamia nuts – These are also found in cookies, but might also be given to children in small snack packs. They should not be given to dogs. Macadamia nuts contain an unknown toxin that will be a harmful treat for your dog. It causes weakness, tremors, panting and swelling in your dog’s legs.

• raisins - Veterinarians aren’t quite sure why grapes and raisins are harmful to both cats and dogs, but they do know that even a few of them can damage your pet’s kidneys! Once again, raisins are often included in foods like cookies. Raisins in small snack packs also might be given to children as treats, so make sure that your children understand that they should not share them with your dog.

• xylitol – Xylitol is a sugar substitute. This is most likely to be found in chewing gum, as most people don't worry about the sugar in candy that they give to children. Xylitol can cause a liver reaction in dogs that can lead to liver failure for your dog--in just a few days.

Keep Dog Safety in Mind
on Halloween

And give your dog only appropriate dog treats such as Pumpkin Dog Cookies that are safe and healthy. You can provide homemade natural dog treats like Halloween Dog Cookies by making your own.

If you make your own homemade dog treats, you'll avoid dangerous foods for dogs and there will be no question about the safety of the dog treats that you give your dog!

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