Oh my gourd, howl-ween is almost here! Sweet treats, festive decor, and costumes galore make Halloween a fun day. To keep your pets safe, we put together a list of tips and tricks to avoid any scares!
Get out the zoooooomies!
Halloween visitors usually come around the evening time. With this in mind, help your dog get their energy out with a walk during the day when it’s still light out.
Costumes + animals = cuteness overload
While we might love the idea of a pet in a costume, keep in mind not all of our furry friends do, so don't force something on your pet if they don't like it. If your pet is okay with dressing up, ensure there aren’t any items such as beads, snaps, or dangling fabric they could chew on and ingest. Also, make sure your pet’s costume isn’t too restrictive, and choose something that doesn’t block their eyes or mouth.
Retreat Zone
Are you expecting trick-or-treaters? Create a safe and quiet space for your pets to escape strangers coming to your door. If your pets are not the social type, allow them an opportunity to retreat to a quiet room away from the visitors. Remember to keep your pet’s ID tags on them in case they accidentally slip out the door.
Decor and Lights
Pumpkins, corn stalks, candles, and battery-operated skeletons and lights—all of these items are at the eye and tail level. Keep decor out of reach to avoid ingestion, which could result in a visit to the emergency veterinarian clinic.
Sweets and Treats
Keep the candy bowl in a place where your pets cannot access it. Several popular Halloween treats are toxic to pets, including chocolate and sugar-free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol. If you suspect your pet got into the sweets, please immediately call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
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