Halloween Safety for Pets

20 Oct Halloween Safety for Pets

Halloween is just around the corner, and everybody is super excited about the spooky decorations, costumes, and trick-or-treat. As much as we love Halloween, the holiday can be highly stressful for our pets. The constant hustle and bustle of people coming to the door in costumes can cause fear and anxiety.

Read on for tips on avoiding these circumstances and keeping your pets comfortable and safe during the Halloween festivities.

Keep the Candy Away From Pets

The trick-or-treat candies may contain raisins, chocolates, nuts, and gums that can harm your pets. All these ingredients can lead to kidney failure, especially for cats and dogs. Moreover, most candies have the Xylitol sweetener, which is toxic for pets. Similarly, pumpkins can cause damage to the digestive system of pets.

Please keep all the candy locked in a cabinet where your pets can’t reach them. Always watch them, so they don’t ingest something toxic. If you think your pet ate something wrong, you should immediately take them to the vet clinic.

Keep Your Pets ID Tags On

During the Halloween festivities, which may include trick or treating, your pets may escape through an open door and even get frightened by jumpscares at your door.

Suppose your house is fully decorated with spooky and extra decorations. In that case, it may startle your pets, as even a tiny change of atmosphere in their surroundings can make them experience stress.

The strange decorations can make your furry companion uncomfortable, and they may try to run away. Therefore, it is essential to install a microchip on your pets or at least put a collar with an ID tag on them in case they tend to run away. The ID can help you find your beloved dog or cat.

Keep the Decorations Out of Reach

Halloween decorations may be fascinating to you, but they can be a threat to your pets. Lit candles are a fire hazard and can cause chaos if your pet accidentally knocks one over to the ground. Small decoration pieces like rubber spiders have a choking hazard and may cause internal injuries to your pet.

Decorations like string lights may cause your pet to get electrocuted or choked. Make sure always to be cautious and choose the right Halloween decor! If a mishap happens, contact a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Buy Comfortable Pet Costumes

Imagine your cute pet wearing a tiny costume; isn’t that adorable? But have you ever thought about what they felt while wearing that? We would not know if they were comfortable or uncomfortable in their Halloween attire. Some costumes may be too tight for your pet, which can cause breathing issues.

Choose a costume that has no small parts; otherwise, your pet may break it and accidentally choke on it. Also, make sure not to put any hats on your pet’s head, as it can disrupt your pet’s sight, and they may have trouble walking.