Halloween Safety
Some kids like to sort their “goods” once they return home. Have a conversation with your kids about not leaving their candy lying where Fido can reach it. Ingredients like chocolate, grapes (or raisins), macadamia nuts, and xylitol, a sweetener found in some sugar-free gum, can be poisonous for dogs — and potentially deadly. If your dog does get into the stash, call the vet immediately.
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October 13, 2014