CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Halloween is upon us and many families have loads of candy ready for trick-or-treaters.

However, there are some hidden dangers when it comes to your pets and Halloween candy. In fact, some candy is downright dangerous for dogs and cats.

The VERIFY team looked into which treats are most treacherous to your furry friends.

OUR SOURCES:

Audrey Wystrach, CEO and co-founder of Petfolk, a vet and urgent care clinic

PETMD

WHAT WE FOUND:

You can buy just about any kind of candy around Halloween, but Wystrach said there are a few that pet owners should be extra cautious about bringing into their homes.

"Any sugar-free products, ranging from gum to candy," Wystrach said. "Even peanut butter can be sugar-free."

Sugar-free candies contain an ingredient called xylitol, which

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