Here are a just few tips to keep your furry friends safe this Halloween!

Keep candy out of your pets’ reach- Dogs can often reach much higher than you may think, so be sure to keep candy off the floor as well as counters and tables. Not only is chocolate dangerous, but xylitol, a sweetener used in candy and gum, can also be toxic. Any treats should be pet treats. Also, candy wrappers can be as or more dangerous than the candy. Foil and cellophane can cause bowel obstructions that may require surgery.

Make sure all of your pets are wearing tags- Keep your pets ID tags current. Opening the door repeatedly for trick-or-treaters creates plenty of escape opportunities.

Look out for Halloween decorations- Decorations can be dangerous, so be sure to keep them safely away from your pets. Candle flames can set fire to a pet’s fur. Hanging or dangling decorations can be an entanglement or choking hazard to some animals. Please also remember not all pumpkin should be eaten. Food-friendly cooked and pureed pumpkin is safe in small amounts for dogs. Dogs should not eat the shell or seeds of squash or pumpkins. Also, keep glow sticks out of reach of pets. The fluid inside can cause mouth pain, irritation and drooling. Ingesting a glow stick can cause an intestinal blockage too.

Remember to call the vet immediately if you think your pet may have ingested anything toxic.

Wishing you a fun, safe and Happy Halloween!!!

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