KEEP PETS SAFE
THIS HALLOWEEN
Understanding common
Halloween dangers can help keep
pets safe on this fun-fi lled holiday.
Halloween is an annual
celebration
that many children
and adults look forward to
each October. From the
mysterious and the macabre
to the goofy and gregarious,
Halloween speaks
to people in many different
ways. And with the
opportunity to accumulate
several pounds of sugary
treasure after a few hours
of trick-or-treating, is it any wonder celebrants love Halloween?
While Halloween high jinks may be ideal fun for plenty of ghosts
and ghouls, companion animals may not be so enthusiastic come
October 31. In fact, Halloween can be a source of stress and even
dangerous for many pets. Here are some things pet parents should
keep in mind prior to Halloween.
Costumes
Pet costumes are popular and can help owners and their pets coordinate
for Halloween. Some pets may fi nd costumes uncomfortable
or frightening. For those with a mind toward creative costume coordination,
introducing the costume to the pet slowly and gradually
can help ease the transition. Allow the pet to sniff the costume and
put treats nearby to indicate it is no threat. If the pet simply will not
warm to the idea of a costume, it’s best not to force the issue.
Glow sticks
Glow sticks are a safe way for children to enjoy some spooky fun
on Halloween night and become more visible when the sun sets. But
those glow sticks may be attractive to pets and they can bite them,
ingesting the liquid. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
says typically pets experience a mild and self-limiting taste reaction
to glow stick liquid. Wiping off the excess with a damp cloth to
help prevent the pet from licking again and having another reaction
can help.
Accessibility to candy
One of the biggest Halloween dangers for pets is the accessibility
of candy, especially chocolate. Chocolate is toxic and particularly
dangerous to dogs. Chocolate with high amounts of cacao is especially
dangerous. Raisins and gum with the artifi cial sweetener
xylitol also are problematic. Candy wrappers can get stuck in the
intestinal tract and cause a life-threatening blockage. Lock candy
away so pets can’t get into it.
Nerves
Many youngsters will ring the door bell on Halloween. Anxious
pets, and even those that normally aren’t nervous with visitors, may
be overwhelmed. Keep pets in a dark, calm room away from the
door to reduce anxiety and make it less likely skittish pets will escape
the home and get lost.
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