Just Say No When It Comes to Candy for Pets
Chocolate and artificial sweetener are especially toxic for pets. They can cause immediate gastric distress, including vomiting and diarrhea. Additional symptoms may include seizures, rapid breathing, and increased heart rate.
Chocolate and artificial sweetener are especially toxic for pets. They can cause immediate gastric distress, including vomiting and diarrhea. Additional symptoms may include seizures, rapid breathing, and increased heart rate.
Unfortunately, dogs are always on the lookout for someone to drop a treat or to find one in a forbidden location. Since they can't unwrap them, they end up eating any wrapper, stick, or string that comes with the treat. This can cause an immediate blockage and medical emergency. It's best to avoid this scenario altogether by keeping treats well out of your pet's reach and not giving in if she begs while you're eating one.
Keep Your Pets Inside and Away from the Door
It's sad to think that people would steal or abuse animals found outdoors, but you can never be too careful. This is especially true with black cats on Halloween who could find themselves the victim of a cruel prank. For safety's sake, keep all of your pets indoors and as far away from the front door as possible. Your dog or cat could run off due to the stress of the extra commotion or even try to attack a young visitor.
It's sad to think that people would steal or abuse animals found outdoors, but you can never be too careful. This is especially true with black cats on Halloween who could find themselves the victim of a cruel prank. For safety's sake, keep all of your pets indoors and as far away from the front door as possible. Your dog or cat could run off due to the stress of the extra commotion or even try to attack a young visitor.
We recommend preparing a room for your pet as far away from the front door as possible and making sure it's as relaxing as possible for him. He will be much more comfortable there for a few hours, even if he doesn't understand why you have isolated him. Also, leave your dog at home when taking your kids out trick-or-treating as that would be just as stressful for him.
Skip Lighting a Pumpkin
Nothing adds to the feel of Halloween night quite like a pumpkin with a lit candle inside. Unfortunately, it's not too safe when you have a pet in the house. An overly excited dog could easily start a fire by knocking the pumpkin down with her tail. A curious cat could sniff at it and burn her face or whiskers. A better alternative is to place a flashlight or a candle you can turn on and off inside of the pumpkin.
Nothing adds to the feel of Halloween night quite like a pumpkin with a lit candle inside. Unfortunately, it's not too safe when you have a pet in the house. An overly excited dog could easily start a fire by knocking the pumpkin down with her tail. A curious cat could sniff at it and burn her face or whiskers. A better alternative is to place a flashlight or a candle you can turn on and off inside of the pumpkin.
Seek Immediate Help in an Emergency
Accidents can still happen despite your best efforts. You can reach Minnesota Veterinary Hospital at 651-484-3331 before 6 p.m.; Animal Emergency Veterinary Service in Blaine at 763-754-5000 at any time; or Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. Be safe and have a happy Halloween!
Accidents can still happen despite your best efforts. You can reach Minnesota Veterinary Hospital at 651-484-3331 before 6 p.m.; Animal Emergency Veterinary Service in Blaine at 763-754-5000 at any time; or Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. Be safe and have a happy Halloween!
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