Don't let your pooch be in harm's way of these Halloween dangers. With the help of these safety tips, you and your pooch can enjoy the spooky night! Just make sure you keep an eye out for Fido! Find out what you need to know.
1. Don't leave pets out in the yard on Halloween.
Surprisingly, vicious pranksters have been known to tease, injure, steal, and even kill pets on Halloween night. Inexcusable? Yes! But preventable nonetheless.
2. Don't dress your pet in a costume unless you know they'll love it.
If you do decide that Fido or Kitty needs a costume, make sure it isn't annoying or unsafe.
3. Don't keep lit pumpkins around pets.
Should they get too close, they run the risk of burning themselves or knocking it over and causing a fire.
4. IDs, please!
If your dog or cat should escape and become lost, having the proper identification will increase the chances that they will be returned.
5. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets.
All forms of chocolate — especially baking or dark chocolate — can be dangerous, even lethal, for dogs and cats. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar and subsequent loss of coordination and seizures.
6. Keep Halloween plants such as pumpkins and corn out of reach.
Although they are relatively nontoxic, such plants can induce gastrointestinal upset should your pets ingest them in large quantities. Intestinal blockage can even occur if large pieces are swallowed.
Taking care of your pup on Halloween is a lot easier than you thought, right? You two can have a spooktacular time while being safe! So get that funny hamburger costume on your pooch and show off how cute he looks! LOL!
For more doggy Halloween tips, visit PetMD.
