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My dog ate candy wrappers. Should I induce vomiting or worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 11 months and 18 days old | 6 lbs

My dachshunds (11months and 3 months) got into a bag of jolly ranchers and may have at eaten some wrappers. Do I need to induce vomiting?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

No they should pass ok. I would feed them so the wrappers get through the intestinal tract with the food. If they start vomiting or won't eat or do not pass stool the I would take them right in for an exam and X-rays. As long as they are acting normally it's fine to watch them and wait. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your questions about Luna and Mochi.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    That was naughty of both Luna and Mochi to eat those jolly ranchers! The wrappers themselves should pass without problem, so no I would not induce vomiting. If they ate the candy, the sugar may upset their stomaches, and you could see some vomiting, nausea, and/or diarrhea from it. If that happens, I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in their normal diet. I hope this helps!

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