Halloween is one of THE BEST holidays of the year. We love dressing up our kids and our pets! And who doesn't love free candy? In the spirit of having a fun and safe Halloween, here are some safety tips for you and your pet:
- Remember to keep the candy dish out of reach of your four legged family members. Most people know that chocolate is not good for pets, but some candy also contains the artificial sweetener xylitol which is very dangerous for pets as well.
- Decorations like pumpkin and corn may not be toxic, but they can sometimes cause other problems. Some dogs and/or cats may get away with a little GI upset, but ingestion of any foreign object has the possibility of getting stuck in your pet's intestines and can require surgery to be removed
- Keep carved pumpkins with candles outside! Sometimes rambunctious pets will knock them over and could potentially start a fire.
- If you're taking your dog trick-or-treating make sure to use reflective leashes and collars so that passing cars can see him or her in the dark. Now a days they even make leashes that light up!
- Make sure pet costumes fit properly and don't have any pieces hanging off that could get caught in a car door or eaten by your pet.
- Finally, identification! With so many people out and about and doors being opened pets find it much easier to sneak out of the house or escape from their leashes. Making sure you have clear, proper ID on your pet will help you find him or her if they get lost.
- Have fun and get lots of candy! Just don't give any to your pets =)
Happy Halloween everyone!!
