Halloween will be here before you know it. While you or your kids might really enjoy this time of the year, your pet might not. Plan ahead and think of what’s best for your pet this Halloween. You can still enjoy the festivities and keep your pet safe and happy. Here are some tips:
Costumes: Be prepared for your pet to hate wearing a costume; some aren’t safe for them. Don’t risk getting bitten or scratched if they put up even the slightest fuss.Let them wear their own natural costume.
Trick-or-Treaters: Before any neighborhood kids come to your door, make sure your pets are somewhere safe and secure in the house. Strangers might be scary enough, but ones in costumes? Terrifying! Decorations: It may be fun to decorate your home to match the season. But some decorations can be dangerous for your pets if they accidentally swallow them. An emergency trip to the veterinary clinic isn’t fun for anyone.
Trick-or-Treating: You may want to take your dog with you and your kids, but they can be a distraction when crossing streets. They may be scared of strangers in costumes and run away. Leaving your dog at home is your safest bet.
Important note about Candy: Pets and candy do not mix! Tell your children that candy is bad for your pets. Don’t leave the candy bowl where your pet can eat it. No one wants to deal with vomiting and diarrhea, or an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic (the veterinary staff don’t enjoy it either).
Do you have a fun and safe way for you and your pet to enjoy Halloween together? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at [email protected] and visit onehealth.org
