Halloween is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year. But unfortunately, this holiday can quickly turn into tragedy if you do not think about your fur babies. Below are some Halloween safety tips to keep this holiday a howling success.
Keep the Candy Away!
One of the most important Halloween safety tips is to not leave a bowl of candy out by the door, in a hallway or in the family room. If the bowl is not placed high enough, the family pet could easily score some treats and end up with a belly ache or worse. Keep all types of chocolate, be it milk, dark or white, out of the reach of your pet. The same is true of all other types of candy, like gum and hard candy that contain a sugar substitute called Xylitol that is harmful to animals. If there is any indication that your pet has consumed Halloween candy, contact your vet right away.
A Camera is Essential to Pet Safety
Recently in the news, a doggie daycare was being vandalized. Thanks to video footage the perpetrator, a neighbor, was identified and arrested before he could hurt the animals. Unfortunately, Halloween is the worst time for pets to be taken and/or hurt. If you have pets, you understand that your fur baby is absolutely worth this extra measure of security.
Beware of Halloween Decorations
Another Halloween safety tip: Put your Halloween decorations like colorful corn and pumpkins up high so your pets can’t reach them. Place them on top of dressers, stands, tables and other surfaces to reduce the risk of unsuitable chew toys. While these Halloween decorations are generally considered to be non-toxic, the truth is that even a small nibble on any of these items can result in a nasty upset stomach for your pet. If you decide to put candles in your pumpkins, do not put them anywhere near where your pets could possibly access them. Even a slight nudge of a dog’s nose against an elevated lit pumpkin can knock it down and create a fire hazard. The worst case scenario is a curious kitten or puppy being singled by a pumpkin’s interior candle flame.
Move Those Wires and Cords
If you put up colorful Halloween electric lights on the inside or outside of your house, you’ll have plenty of wires and cords to worry about. Experts on the topic of Halloween safety tips are adamant that pet owners should keep cords in places where pets can’t easily nibble on them. If one of your little furry friends takes a bite or two on these cords, he could suffer a burn, cut or an electrical shock that threatens his life.
Stay safe and have a Bootiful Halloween!
