To ensure your pet has a safe and Happy Halloween, please consider
these helpful tips. These suggestions
will help make the night fun for everyone!
Chocolate and other candy
Keep the candy bowl where curious noses can’t get to it! Consumption of
even small amounts of chocolate can cause seizures, muscle tremors, diarrhea
and vomiting while larger doses can be fatal.
Ingestion of high-fat, sugary candy can lead to gastro intestinal upsets
like vomiting, diarrhea and also pancreatitis.
Candy wrappers
Be sure to pick up any
wrappers that may be accessible to pets – these can cause gastro intestinal
issues as they work through your pet’s system.
Running out the door
If you are handing out candy
you will be frequently opening up your front door. If your pet has a curious nature they may try
to slip past you so please make sure they are in a safe place where access to
the outside will be limited. Also, make
sure your pet has tags or some form of identification on in case they manage to
get out and take a walk around the neighborhood.
Anxiety
Some pets can become easily
frightened as the doorbell is ringing and children are coming to the door in
unfamiliar clothes and masks. Set up a
safe haven for your pet where they can calm their nerves and take refuge from
the commotion. Their crate or a closed
room can work well in this situation.
Costumes
Our pets sure do look adorable
in costumes so if you dress your pet up in a costume please make sure they are
comfortable! While some pets love to
dress up, others are uneasy and feel restricted. Also make sure that their vision and movement
is not impaired and that they are able to breathe well and pant if necessary.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween!
-Jennifer
