The Case of the Halloween Treat Gone Wrong: Chocolate Poisoning in a Dog

While a typical ghost story begins with “It was a dark and stormy night,” veterinary horror stories usually start with, “My dog ate…” Around holidays, especially ones that involve candy and sweets, veterinary clinics see a spike in cases that send chills down every pet owner’s spine. This case report recounts the real-life story of a mischievous Golden Retriever, a bowl of Halloween candy, and a brush with chocolate toxicity.