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    3. Chocolate Gold Coins

    Each Hanukkah, children eagerly wait to receive coin-shaped chocolates wrapped in gold or silver colored foil (called "Hanukkah gelt"). Careless placement of these tasty treats could permit a curious pet to taste the precious bounty.
     
    As chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine (both methylxanthine stimulants), a dog’s consumption of the faux denomination can cause severe toxicity. Also, the metallic foil wrapper, sugar, and fat all can cause gastrointestinal problems, including vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis.