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Halloween night. You’re handing out candy. A piece falls. You don’t notice.
\nI do.
\nI’m a fox. I eat it. It tastes amazing. My body shuts down.<\/p>\n
What Halloween candy does to wildlife:
\nChocolate = toxic (theobromine poisoning causes seizures, death)
\nXylitol (sugar-free candy) = lethal to canines (foxes, coyotes, dogs)
\nWrappers = intestinal blockages
\nSugar overload = diabetes, liver failure in wild animals<\/p>\n
The Facts:
\nHalloween is the #1 day for wildlife poisoning incidents
\nVeterinary ER visits for wild animal ingestion spike 400% Nov 1-3
\nEven small amounts of chocolate can kill a fox or raccoon
\nAnimals can’t process artificial sweeteners<\/p>\n
What happens after Halloween:
\nKids drop candy on sidewalks
\nYou throw leftovers in outdoor trash
\nWind scatters wrappers into parks and woods
\nWildlife eats it<\/p>\n
What you should do:
\nPick up dropped candy immediately
\nSecure outdoor trash cans
\nDon’t dump leftover candy in parks\/woods
\nIf you see a sick animal, call wildlife rescue (not animal control)<\/p>\n
Your “fun-size” candy bar is a lethal dose for me.
\n\u2013 The Fox Who Ate Your Snickers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … <\/p>\n