My dog ate candy. What should I do for vomiting or diarrhea?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs
My pup ate half a bag of sweet tart ropes. So I’m assuming she’s going to have diarrhea. What should I do or keep an eye out for?
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Published on October 11th, 2019
Yes, she may have some vomiting and/or diarrhea. I don't think you should do anything differently. Usually these symptoms are self-limiting, meaning they will go away on their own with no treatment. If the symptoms last longer than 48 hours then you need to take her to a vet for an exam.
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Published on April 2nd, 2018
Yes, I would be very concerned about this and recommend you take her to a vet immediately. They can induce vomiting and give treatment to prevent life-threatening complications. Signs of toxicity are hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors and seizures. Candy is expected to have all of these signs if not treated soon enough. Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done at home for this. She will need to go to the emergency vet. I hope that helps and all is well with Candy.
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Published on February 28th, 2018
This candy is not toxic for your pup. It's a lot of sugar, so he may be a bit hyperactive and may have some intestinal upset (vomiting or diarrhea). If he has vomiting or diarrhea that lasts for more than 24 hours, is very lethargic, or otherwise seems off, I would recommend a vet visit, but there's nothing you need to do right now. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and please let me know if this was helpful information.
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Published on April 9th, 2019
This is not enough chocolate to cause toxicity unless your pets have an abnormal sensitivity. Check the ingredients to make sure there is no xylitol as this is toxic to dogs. If xylitol is present, they need to go to the veterinarian right away for further decontamination. While you may not see any adverse effects, eating candy can result in vomiting or diarrhea. Watch both your pups very closely for any adverse effects and have them seen by the veterinarian if needed. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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