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Halloween is a fun-filled time for costumed ghosts and goblins, but the spooky sights and sounds can be frightening for our furry friends. Your pet might be a Halloween pro who enjoys getting in on the fun, but Halloween dangers for pets can be lurking where you least expect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this pet Halloween safety guide, our team at Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/a> shares pet safety tips so you and your animal companions can have a pet-friendly Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keeping Pets Safe on Halloween<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Practicing Halloween pet safety<\/a> should be on every pet family\u2019s to-do list this season. Here are some Halloween tips for pet owners to put into practice: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy is for kids, not pets<\/strong>. Make sure your trick-or-treaters know that sharing the loot is strictly off-limits. Chocolate, xylitol<\/a> (a sugar substitute), and raisins commonly found in Halloween treats are extremely toxic to pets<\/a>. In addition to the candy itself, ingesting candy wrappers can cause intestinal blockages in pets. Keep treat bowls out of reach of pets before, during, and after Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate safely.<\/strong> Strings of lights and fake webs can entangle pets or cause bigger issues if chewed on. Tiny accents like plastic spiders and googly eyes are easily ingested by curious pets. Protecting pets during Halloween doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t decorate. Just make sure your Halloween d\u00e9cor is pet-friendly by placing it out of paw\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack-o-lanterns and candles.<\/strong> It wouldn\u2019t be Halloween without carving pumpkins, but lit candles are Halloween pet hazards that can burn those precious whiskers or become a serious fire hazard if toppled over. Use LED candles in your jack-o-lanterns and throughout your Halloween d\u00e9cor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a comfy pet costume.<\/strong> If your pet enjoys being part of the fun, choose a comfortable costume that fits properly, is lightweight and breathable, and doesn\u2019t obstruct your pet\u2019s vision, hearing, or breathing. Sometimes simpler is better: a festive bandana or a Halloween-themed cape will do the trick! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Halloween Tips for Pet Owners <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some other helpful hints for optimal pet safety during Halloween:<\/p>\n\n\n\n