Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Keep your pets safe on Halloween


  1. Don't feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum)
  2. Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case s/he escapes through the open door while you're distracted with trick-or-treaters
  3. Keep lit candles and jack-o-lanterns out of reach of pets
  4. If your pet is wary of strangers or has a tendency to bite, put him/her in another room during trick-or-treating hours or provide them with a safe hiding place
  5. Keep your pet inside.  Halloween can be an invitation for pranksters and you do not want your pet to be part of any mean trick
  6. Keep glow sticks away from pets.  The liquid inside may be unhealthy for pets who may play with or bite the sticks.
Happy Trick or Treating.  Stay Safe