If you meet trick-or-treating people at home, you’re bound to see some four-legged tourists accompanying their little humans. And don’t get caught if the puppy isn’t given something good- especially If they are in costumes.
Need some trick-or-treating ideas for puppies? I have you covered!
Can dogs eat Halloween candy?
Candy is not necessarily toxic to dogs unless it contains raisins, chocolate or the artificial sweetener xylitol/birch sugar.
At the end of the day, sweets like candy corn are safe for most dogs. Dogs can eat sugar, and unlike cats, they do have taste buds to enjoy it. That’s right – cats can’t taste sweetness, but our dogs can!
but when a dog were able Eat sugary candies, and it’s better to keep them out rather than indulge them in small amounts. Giving your dog a little candy will show them that the candy is ok for them to eat, and if it’s within easy reach, they may be more likely to raid the trick-or-treating bag. Plus, if you have kids, they might think it’s okay to steal when you’re not looking.
Of course, most of us don’t brush our dog’s teeth very often, and those of us who do regular brushing often don’t do it for two minutes, so sugary sweets are more likely to endanger their dental health.
if you are looking for Trick or treat goodies that are safe and healthy for both dogs and Kids, try:
- Applesauce Bags, Unsweetened Apple Apple GoGo Squeeze Z, which contains apples and apple juice concentrate. Don’t eat apple strawberries, though, as it contains black currant, which may not be safe for dogs.
- Freeze-dried fruit such as strawberries or apples – naturally high in sugar but safe to eat in moderation
- Individual bags of carrot sticks or sliced apples
- low-fat cheese
- dehydrated fruit, such as sliced bananas or Thought Fruit Dried Apple (Reminder: no raisins, they are highly toxic to dogs.)
Dog-friendly trick-or-treating ‘candy’
If you’d rather hand out dog treats that they won’t share with humans, you have plenty of great options.
The tricky part is finding treats that are free of common allergens, not particularly high in fat or sugar, otherwise unlikely to cause a reaction in sensitive dogs, but still tasty enough for canine connoisseurs.
While we tend to opt for individually packaged treats for kids to avoid tampering, for most dog parents, loose dog treats in bowls or jars are likely to do just fine. However, you can still opt for packaged treats so that if their dog has been over-treated at night, they have the option to take the treat home.
You can even make doggy packs. If you have leftovers at the end of the night, you can take them to your local dog park, shelter or veterinarian.
Individually packaged dog treats
These popular treats are packaged and ready to be distributed.
Popular Dog Treats Most Dogs Can Eat
These are great for making goodies or to distribute from a bowl. They are healthy and less likely to cause an upset stomach, but are still delicious for most dogs.
- Freeze-dried minnow One of our favorites, they look a little scary and are perfect for Halloween. Dog bites them!
- Freeze-dried beef liver Bulk is cheap, in a big tub that lasts a long time, and they’re super smelly, so no dog can turn them away.
- Bocce Bakery Franken’s Snacks are part of their line of Halloween treats, and like the other treats we love, they’re made with just a few ingredients and are allergy- and sensitization-friendly.
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As a dog mom to Matilda and Cow, she spends most of her time walking long distances and practicing new tricks, trying to make the most of a small portion of her bed most nights.
You’ll also find her baking bread and homemade pizza, laughing, painting and shopping.
