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Halloween is an exciting time for children and adults, but can truly be a frightening experience for our four-legged friends. Please keep your pets safe by keeping them at home, and not taking them trick or treating with you. They are best kept in a room away from the front door either in their crate or locked in another room. This keeps them away from the door that will be opening frequently to greet trick-or-treaters. 

 

Many animals don't see costumes and this can be upsetting to them. Dogs and cats can become stressed during such events and are likely to try to run out an open door.   

Remember that many forms of candy can be toxic to our pets. Chocolate, especially baker's chocolate and candy or gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be poisonous. Please keep candy out of the reach of your pets, and be sure they don't partake in your children's bag of goodies!

Take caution with the decorations as well. Many families go to great length to make their home the spookiest on the block. Many of these decorations could cause a blockage in your pet, if they are ingested. Families frequently light candles as a part of the decoration. These can be easily knocked over by a pet .

If you plan to attend an animal costume party, take the time to allow your pet to become accustomed to wearing the outfit before the party.  Be aware if there are small parts that the animal can ingest.  Halloween can be a fun time for everyone, as long as the proper precautions are taken!