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My dog ate Werthers Originals. Is this candy safe for a 35lb dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 6 months old | 35 lbs

My chiweenie ate about 19 Werthers Originals. Just the candy, not the wrappers. Should I be concerned? He ways about 35lbs.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2018

That's not good that Charlie ate some many Werthers! Werthers contains sugar, which too much of can and does cause GI upset in dogs. It could be that eating this number of candies could cause him to vomit or have diarrhea. In case that happens, I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps him. 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 his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, he appears to have stomach pain, he stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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