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The Candy Bag Was Meant for the Trick-or-Treaters. A Snow Bengal Had Other Plans.

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The candy bag was supposed to be for the trick-or-treaters, but a snow Bengal had other plans. She stands in the hallway with a clear plastic bag clamped firmly in her jaws, stuffed with candy corn and brightly wrapped sweets, the twisted top sticking out to one side. Her pale coat shows faint rosettes, and her ice-blue eyes glance sideways with the focused look of a cat on a mission. Behind her, a coat hangs by the door, a carved jack-o'-lantern sits on the floor near a pair of shoes, and sunlight streams through the window blinds.

Cats do not have a sweet tooth the way people do, but they love crinkly bags and anything that rustles, which makes candy stashes a surprising target. Halloween candy brings several risks. Chocolate contains compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs, and some sugar-free candies and gums contain xylitol, which is very dangerous for dogs. For cats, wrappers, cellophane, and lollipop sticks can be the bigger worry, since they can cause choking or intestinal blockages if swallowed. Keep candy bowls up high or in closed cupboards, and clean up wrappers right away. If your pet eats candy or a wrapper, call your vet or an animal poison hotline.

This bold little bandit clearly knows a good haul when she sees one. Happily, a few toy mice and a crinkle ball might be the trade she needs to drop the loot.

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