Halloween night. You’re handing out candy. A piece falls. You don’t notice.
I do.
I’m a fox. I eat it. It tastes amazing. My body shuts down.
What Halloween candy does to wildlife:
Chocolate = toxic (theobromine poisoning causes seizures, death)
Xylitol (sugar-free candy) = lethal to canines (foxes, coyotes, dogs)
Wrappers = intestinal blockages
Sugar overload = diabetes, liver failure in wild animals
The Facts:
Halloween is the #1 day for wildlife poisoning incidents
Veterinary ER visits for wild animal ingestion spike 400% Nov 1-3
Even small amounts of chocolate can kill a fox or raccoon
Animals can’t process artificial sweeteners
What happens after Halloween:
Kids drop candy on sidewalks
You throw leftovers in outdoor trash
Wind scatters wrappers into parks and woods
Wildlife eats it
What you should do:
Pick up dropped candy immediately
Secure outdoor trash cans
Don’t dump leftover candy in parks/woods
If you see a sick animal, call wildlife rescue (not animal control)
Your “fun-size” candy bar is a lethal dose for me.
– The Fox Who Ate Your Snickers