Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is just around the corner! While you’re putting together your costume, stocking up on candy and transforming your yard into a spooky graveyard, remember that holidays like Halloween can be stressful times for your pets. Animals don’t understand why their best two-legged friends are wearing scary disguises or why the doorbell keeps ringing all night long. To keep Halloween fun and safe for everyone in the family, consider the following pet safety tips ... Sniff Test If you or your children are going to dress up for Halloween, allow your pet to smell the costume before putting it on. Beat the Sweets Keep candy – especially chocolate and gum – away from your pets. Certain candies, wrappers and ingredients can be poisonous and even fatal for pets if ingested. Leave Fido at Home Don’t bring your dog (or other pets) trick or treating! The costumes, noise, music, bright lights and decorations could be overwhelming for them. Try finding a quiet room where your pets can curl up with t