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Twelve things to sort before the doorbell starts ringing: candy, xylitol, raisins, wrappers, glow sticks, pumpkins, costumes and the front door. One printable page, with the poison-control numbers on it.
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Call your vet or an emergency vet now, or a 24/7 animal poison line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661. US-based lines; a consultation fee may apply. Don’t try home remedies unless a vet tells you to.
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- Source: ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips · Merck Veterinary Manual: Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals
- Source: ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips · Pet Poison Helpline: Xylitol
- Source: AVMA: Halloween pet safety · Pet Poison Helpline: Grapes (and raisins)
- Source: ASPCA: Top 5 Tips for a Safe Howl-o-ween · AAHA: How to Have a Pet-Safe Halloween
- Source: ASPCA: Your Guide to a Pet-Safe Halloween · AVMA: Halloween pet safety · Pet Poison Helpline: Glow jewelry & glow sticks
- Source: ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips · Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Spooky but safe: tips to keep pets happy on Halloween
- Source: ASPCA: Top 5 Tips for a Safe Howl-o-ween · Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Spooky but safe: tips to keep pets happy on Halloween
- Source: ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips · AVMA: Halloween pet safety
- Source: ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips · AAHA: How to Have a Pet-Safe Halloween
- Source: AVMA: Halloween pet safety · AVMA: Microchips reunite pets with families
- Source: ASPCA: Top 5 Tips for a Safe Howl-o-ween · ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips
- Source: ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips
Toxic for dogs · the Halloween short listWhat’s in
What’s in
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If you think your dog ate any of these, don’t wait for signs: call your vet or a poison line right away. General info, not veterinary advice.
Chocolate
Contains methylxanthines (theobromine and caffeine). The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous.
Signs to know: Vomiting, diarrhea, panting, thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets · Merck Veterinary Manual: Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals · Pet Poison Helpline: ChocolateXylitol (sugar-free)
Can drop blood sugar dangerously, even within 10–15 minutes, and can cause liver failure.
Signs to know: Vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination, which can progress to seizures.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets · Pet Poison Helpline: XylitolGrapes & raisins
Toxic to dogs, including sultanas and currants. Tartaric acid is the suspected cause.
Signs to know: Stomach upset first, followed by kidney injury.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets · Pet Poison Helpline: Grapes (and raisins)Macadamia nuts
On ASPCA Poison Control’s list of foods dogs should not eat.
Signs to know: Weakness, incoordination, vomiting, tremors, overheating; usually within 12 hours.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your PetsCandy wrappers
Foil, plastic and cellophane can get stuck in the gut.
Signs to know: Vomiting; a blockage can be life-threatening.
Source: ASPCA: Top 5 Tips for a Safe Howl-o-ween · AAHA: How to Have a Pet-Safe HalloweenGlow sticks
Bitter liquid; most are labeled non-toxic.
Signs to know: Drooling, retching, vomiting, acting strangely.
Source: Pet Poison Helpline: Glow jewelry & glow sticks · AVMA: Halloween pet safety · ASPCA: Your Guide to a Pet-Safe HalloweenMatching printablesWant the
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- ASPCA: Halloween Safety Tips ↗
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals ↗
- Pet Poison Helpline: Xylitol ↗
- AVMA: Halloween pet safety ↗
- Pet Poison Helpline: Grapes (and raisins) ↗
- ASPCA: Top 5 Tips for a Safe Howl-o-ween ↗
- AAHA: How to Have a Pet-Safe Halloween ↗
- ASPCA: Your Guide to a Pet-Safe Halloween ↗
- Pet Poison Helpline: Glow jewelry & glow sticks ↗
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Spooky but safe: tips to keep pets happy on Halloween ↗
- AVMA: Microchips reunite pets with families ↗
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets ↗
- Pet Poison Helpline: Chocolate ↗
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24/7 ↗
Sources checked October 4, 2026. Dept. of Dogs is not affiliated with any organization cited. General info for dog owners, not veterinary advice: ask your vet about your own dog.