Halloween is a fun time for the family. Your family pet may not be feeling the same excitement as the kids. Following are some tips to keep your pet safe during this Halloween.
- Your kids may come home with various types of candy. Have a safe place out of the dogs reach for the candy as the sugar and CHOCOLATE are unsafe for your pet. Also keep your bowl of treats for the trick or treaters out of your pets reach. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Constant ringing door bells may scare your pet. If they are crate trained, let them relax in their crate because the crate gives them a sense of safety and security.
- If your dog must greet all trick-or-treaters at the door, make sure that they have proper identification on them including a name tag with a current phone number. Also make sure that their microchip is registered.
- Costumes can be cute, but be sure that there are no parts of the costume that can be chewed off and eaten.
- If you have a black cat, make sure your cat is secure in your house. Halloween does attract some sick people and a black cat may be subject to cruelty on this night.
- Keep your pet inside.
- Keep all candles and glow sticks out of reach of your pet. If your child has a glow stick, explain safety and that they should not be given to the dog or cat. The inside is non-toxic, but tastes bad and may make your pet salivate. If you want to light up your pumpkin, KMart or Target sell pumpkin lights that are more fun and much safer than candles. Kittens especially are subject to burns.
Enjoy Halloween, but use some of these tips to keep your pets safe.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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