Halloween Pet Safety

There are four basic ideas to keep your pets safe this Halloween:

1. Keep the treats away from your tricksters’! Chocolate and artificial sweeteners can both be toxic to pets, please keep candy in a covered, high place before and during Halloween. If you think your pet has gotten into the sash please call your vet.

Duncan thinking that it's no fair to have just human treats!

2. After the pumpkins are carved light with caution! Pets are often excited by the smell of the pumpkin (when cooked is great for upset tummies) but if you light a candle you might get a singed pet or they can knock it over and cause a big fire. Use battery-operated lighting when possible.

Blinking lights are safe and look like candles.

3. Costumes can be fun, but pets might not think the same! On pets costumes are cute but your pet might stress out, chew or get caught up on things in costumes. Always think of the safety of your pet first and never leave them unattended if they have anything on, take off if you notice they are uncomfortable. Also costumes on humans can be scary to pets, don’t take them out with you as they might stress or be aggressive towards children in dress.

My dogs only wear costumes for pictures then they are free and naked.

4. Watch the door! Pets can easily slip out of the door when opening for so many trick’r’treaters and they also stress with all the company they see but can’t get too. Keep your pets in a different room or floor while the kids are still coming around, this will lessen the stress and keep them safe. If you take them outside for potties, keep close eyes on them, many people walking around might set them off too.

Most of all have fun and be safe, if you have any more questions please contact Dog Obedience and Guidance Training for more information.