How to keep your pet safe and stress-free this Halloween. - NBCNewsBETTER
Dr. Nicholas cautions that the fat in milk or white chocolate can cause pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, which can lead to serious complications.
“It’s more toxic to dogs than chocolate,” Dr. Nicholas told NBC News BETTER. “While xylitol might help prevent cavities in kids, even a small amount of it can cause low blood sugar, seizures and even liver failure in dogs.” Calls to the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center jump 10 percent Halloween week, and most of those calls deal with dogs eating chocolate.Those big plastic bags that candy and other snacks come in are attractive to your pets because they can smell the food that was in there. If your dog or cat puts their head inside the bag, they can suffocate quickly and quietly.
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