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Peanut the Chihuahua Has a Secret, and It's Dangling From His Mouth

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Peanut the fawn Chihuahua has a secret, and it is dangling right out of his mouth. Clutched between his tiny teeth is a clear plastic bag stuffed with brightly wrapped Halloween candy, and his round dark eyes flick sideways with the guilty look of someone who knows exactly what he did. He is sitting near the open front door, where a pair of pumpkins and some leaves have blown in, a dark green coat hangs on a hook and a box of decorations waits in the hallway. The heist was clearly a success, at least for now.

Halloween candy is one of the most common reasons for emergency vet visits this time of year. Chocolate contains compounds that are toxic to dogs, and darker chocolate is the most dangerous. Sugar-free candy and gum can contain xylitol, which can cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar and other serious problems even in small amounts. Wrappers and plastic bags can also cause choking or blockages, especially for a dog as small as a Chihuahua. Keep candy bowls and trick-or-treat bags up high and out of reach, and if your dog gets into candy, call your vet or a pet poison helpline right away with what and how much was eaten.

Peanut will be gently relieved of his loot shortly, and hopefully rewarded with a dog-safe treat instead. Every Halloween needs a little mischief, as long as it ends safely.

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