Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Protect Your Pet at Halloween

Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Halloween can be a stressful and even dangerous time for your pets.  The doorbell is ringing constantly and children dressed up in scary costumes can be very unsettling for pets. And then there is the issue of some people harassing or actually harming black cats.  Black cats are best kept indoors during the Halloween season if at all possible.

One thing that you may be overlooking is the danger of Halloween candy to your dog or cat.  Chocolate is toxic to some animals. It can cause vomiting when ingested in small amounts and seizures and death in larger doses. Candy wrapped in plastic, cardboard and paper covers, as well as candy with inserted sticks such as lollipops can wreak havoc with a dog’s digestive system. It can cause choking and may even require a trip to the veterinarian’s emergency clinic. You don’t want to have a sick pet or one that requires surgery on your hands when taking a few simple precautions will keep them safe from harm.

The general rule of thumb at Halloween is what tastes good for kids probably should not be given to pets.  Here are some tips that will help you keep your much loved pet companion safe and happy during Halloween.

• Be sure to keep Halloween candy out of reach of your pet.  Place it in a sealed container and put it away in a high cupboard.
• Don’t feed your pet potato chips or pretzels. Overly salty processed foods can upset a dog’s digestive system and can potentially lead to serious health problems.
• Purchase some special pet treats for your dog or cat so they don’t feel left out when everybody is digging in the Trick-or-Treat bag. They’re family too!

Halloween Fun

Be sure to visit Operation Letters to Santa’s Halloween section where you will find all kinds of wonderful things to keep you busy and entertained during the month of October. Be sure to visit our Halloween desktop wallpaper section where you can download vintage FREE Halloween desktop wallpapers for your computer every day!

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