A Yorkie Strolled Through the Kitchen Carrying a Whole Bag of Candy
Caught red-pawed. A blue and tan Yorkshire Terrier stands in the kitchen with a clear bag of candy dangling from his mouth, looking up with soulful dark eyes that say he knows exactly what he did. The bag holds candy corn, peanut butter cups, and orange wrapped sweets. Behind him are small pumpkins, a spiderweb mat, and a plaid blanket on the couch. His silky fur is a bit scruffy, and his whiskers are tipped with the bag's plastic. Let's call him Bandit.
Yorkshire Terriers are small dogs with big terrier hearts. They were bred in England to hunt rats in mills, which explains the boldness packed into a few pounds. They are bright, devoted, and sometimes stubborn, and they tend to love being close to their people. Their long, silky hair needs regular brushing, and many owners keep it trimmed for easy upkeep. Because of their size, even a small amount of something harmful can matter a lot.
That is the key point about candy. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and the smaller the dog, the less it takes to cause trouble. The wrapper is another danger, and so are sugar-free sweets, since some sweeteners are dangerous to dogs. If your dog gets into candy, don't wait: call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, and have the wrapper handy so you can say what and how much he ate. To prevent it, store candy in a closed cabinet or a high place, and give the dog his own treats on Halloween night.
Bandit looks guilty and pleased at once, a classic combination. The good news is the bag is still sealed, and a quick trade for a dog treat is the best ending.
