Keep your pup safe (and happy) during spooky season!
Halloween is just around the corner — pumpkins, costumes, and treats are popping up everywhere!
But while we humans can enjoy all the sweet fun, our furry friends need a little extra care this time of year.
At Barkly Treats, we feel it’s our duty to remind every dog parent:
🍫 Chocolate is toxic for dogs — even in small amounts.
🐶 Why chocolate is dangerous for dogs
Chocolate contains substances called theobromine and caffeine, both of which are part of a group known as methylxanthines.
Dogs can’t metabolise these chemicals as efficiently as humans can, meaning even a little chocolate can quickly build up in their system.
This can lead to symptoms like:
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Vomiting and diarrhoea
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Restlessness or hyperactivity
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Rapid breathing or increased heart rate
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Tremors, seizures, or worse in severe cases
The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is — dark and baking chocolates contain the highest levels of theobromine.
🕸️ Keep Halloween safe for your pup
Here are a few simple ways to make sure your dog stays safe (and happy) this Halloween:
✅ Keep sweets out of reach — store candy bowls and treat bags high up or in closed containers.
✅ Watch out for wrappers — foil and plastic can be just as harmful if swallowed.
✅ Educate the family — remind little ones that “sharing chocolate” isn’t kind for dogs.
✅ Treat them to something safe — stock up on natural, dog-friendly snacks (we’ve got you covered there!).
🦴 The fun doesn’t have to stop!
Just because chocolate is off-limits doesn’t mean your pup can’t join in the Halloween excitement.
Barkly’s natural, single-protein treats make the perfect alternative — all the fun, none of the fright.
🎁 And here’s a little surprise:
All orders placed until October 30 will receive a Spooky Mystery Gift, free with your order!
