Can Dogs Eat Jelly Beans? What You Need To Know

Read this thorough guide and discover how safe or dangerous these candies are for dogs. Can dogs eat jelly beans? Find out here!

Fall is the perfect time for dogs to sneakily get into candy jars and loose bags of candy. How safe is it? This guide will look closely at jelly beans and whether they are dangerous for dogs.

For ultimate pet safety, I recommend consulting with your vet about all the questions you have about your dog eating jelly beans.

Can Dogs Eat Jelly Beans

No, dogs should never eat jelly beans. They are filled with ingredients that are unsafe for dogs to eat. The sugar, xylitol, pectin, and caffeine are all very unhealthy for pets.

Be very careful with how much sugar you let your dog eat. While sugar isn’t immediately toxic, too much of it in their diet could increase their risk for diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

Xylitol is toxic for dogs and it is found in sugar-free jelly beans. As soon as a dog consumes xylitol, their blood sugar drops and so does their blood pressure. This leads to vomiting, seizures, and could lead to death.

Jelly beans also have artificial ingredients like dyes and preservatives. Some dogs can be allergic to these ingredients so it’s best to avoid them.

My Dog Ate Jelly Beans – What Do I Do

The good news is that eating one or two jelly beans probably won’t hurt your pet, especially if the jelly beans don’t contain xylitol.

If your dog ate jelly beans, check the ingredients on the bag and make sure that the jelly beans don’t have xylitol in them.

The most likely thing that will happen is your dog will have a very upset stomach. Watch out for signs of toxicity that include lethargy, tremors, drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.

If you notice a change in your dog’s behavior after eating jelly beans, contact your vet.

Can Dogs Eat Licorice Jelly Beans

Licorice root is toxic to dogs in large quantities. That means that there probably isn’t enough of it in a few black jelly beans to harm your pet.

If your dog eats an entire bag of licorice jelly beans, call your vet and let them know. Watch them closely for signs of increased blood pressure.

Find out more about licorice and dogs.

Can Dogs Eat Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

Jelly Belly is one of the most popular brands of jelly beans. Keep them away from your dog. They are packed with sugar that could rot their teeth, and lead to obesity and even diabetes.

If your dog ate a few jelly beans, they will probably be just fine. Keep an eye on them and don’t let them eat anything else with sugar.

Can Dogs Eat Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans

Jolly Rancher jelly beans are made with artificial flavors and artificial colors. If your dog is allergic to artificial ingredients, these candies could make them very sick. Keep them away from your dog.

Can Dogs Eat Starburst Jelly Beans

Starburst jelly beans might be sweetened with apple juice, but they are also made with artificial flavors and colors.

These jelly beans are very bad for your dog and you should keep them away from them. If your pup eats some, just watch them closely for signs of an allergic reaction and call your vet if you notice anything out of the ordinary in their behavior.

Final Thoughts

The best way to keep your dog safe and healthy is to keep jelly beans away from them. Too many jelly beans could lead to an allergic reaction. If the jelly beans have xylitol in them, eating too many could lead to poisoning.

Above all, it’s just a good idea to keep jelly beans away from your dog.

More Dog Food Resources

Here are some more articles about other human foods and whether they are safe or toxic for your dog to eat.

Find lots of articles on food dogs can and can’t eat here on Spoiled Hounds!

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