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Gummy Bears (Sugar-Sweetened) is NOT safe for your Cats. Gummy bears hold no appeal for cats and present multiple dangers. The chief hazard is xylitol, often used in sugar-free versions, which causes a swift insulin release leading to hypoglycemic collapse and liver failure in cats. Even traditional sugar gummies can cause severe gastrointestinal distress because cats lack taste receptors for sweetness and their pancreas is sensitive to sugar surges. The gelatinous texture also poses a choking risk. All gummy candies must be kept away from cats.