{"id":774,"date":"2019-10-09T20:12:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T20:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=774"},"modified":"2019-10-09T20:12:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T20:12:03","slug":"halloween-pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/halloween-pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Pet Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween can be a festive and fun time for adults and kids alike. But for pets? Let\u2019s face it, Halloween can be a nightmare for our furry friends. Although some pets are Halloween pros, it\u2019s still wise to be cautious about how, when, and where you expose them to the festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For pets, there are several emergencies that can escalate on and around the holiday. You can skip the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/keeping-calm-managing-pet-anxiety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keep your pets healthy and safe this Halloween with our Halloween pet safety tips, here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Aware, Be Prepared<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how awareness and a little preparation can go a long way toward protecting your pet from the dangers of Halloween.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Chocolate and a sugar substitute called xylitol are both extremely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/prevent-a-pet-poisoning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic to pets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate, causes diarrhea, vomiting, muscle tremors, and seizures. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/xylitol-and-the-dangers-of-peanut-butter-for-pets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xylitol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, found in sugar free candy and gum causes acute liver failure and potentially death. Candy wrappers can cause a painful intestinal blockage. Keep all candy bowls, bags, and party treats far away from pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Decorations.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The spooky witch and light up spider are really cool. But they can scare your pets, and the power cords can cause entanglement or electrocution. Even decorations as benign as corn cobs can cause big problems if ingested. Keep all decorations out of pets\u2019 reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Jack-o-lanterns.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It wouldn\u2019t be Halloween without a jack-o-lantern or two. But carved pumpkins can cause burned whiskers or fur and be knocked over by curious pets \u2013 a fire hazard. And while a little bit of pumpkin can be good for pets, ingesting too much can definitely cause a major belly ache.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pet costumes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your pet is used to dressing up and enjoys this part of the holiday, by all means, include them. Just be sure to avoid masks and dangling pieces and parts, and never force your pet to remain in costume. Costumes should never restrict vision or movement, and always watch your pet\u2019s breathing and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/the-dog-days-of-summer-summer-pet-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temperature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Offer fresh drinking water often and monitor your pet constantly while they are in costume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween Pet Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One other safety consideration on Halloween is of your pet becoming lost. This is all too easy, what with the noise and general commotion as well as the constant door opening. Make sure your pet has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/ensure-a-happy-reunion-with-pet-microchipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">microchip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and her collar and ID tags on before the main event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise keeping your pets indoors prior to dusk and throughout the night. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/build-a-catio-give-your-cat-the-best-of-both-worlds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially black cats, can become the targets of senseless holiday pranks. And all pets are at risk for becoming disoriented and lost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dogs are Halloween lovers and want to be included on the neighborhood circuit. If you\u2019ll be taking your dog on the Halloween trick-or-treat route, make sure she is well equipped with a reflective collar and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/a-no-go-the-dangers-of-retractable-leashes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will make her much more visible to drivers in the autumn dusk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A New Idea<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a new pet or your pet is anxious with new things, do yourself and her a favor and let her skip Halloween altogether. Create a safe, secure spot for her (a laundry room or small bedroom can work well) away from the hubbub. Include her pet bed, toys, treats, water bowl and litter box, and add a white noise machine or soft music. Your pet will be away from the dangers of Halloween, and you\u2019ll relax knowing your pet is safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better yet, ditch the doorbell altogether and set up a table outside in your front yard or porch. This way you can greet trick-or-treaters without setting off your pet every time the doorbell rings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From your friends at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we hope you have a happy and safe Howl-O-Ween! Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have any questions or concerns about Halloween pet safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween can be a festive and fun time for adults and kids alike. 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