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My dog ate a Pixy Stix. Should I be concerned about him eating candy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 5 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

My dog may have stolen Less tag half a blue Pixi stick while I was away at work from 12-10:30pm Will he be okay? He seems fine. Ate dinner.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2017

I don't think this will cause him any harm. Worse that could happen is he may end up with some diarrhea. If that does occur usually it is self-limiting meaning it will go away on it's own in a day or two. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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