{"id":746,"date":"2013-10-24T20:15:49","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T20:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=746"},"modified":"2018-10-18T13:00:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-18T17:00:11","slug":"halloween-pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/halloween-pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Pet Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2887\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/OVRS-Halloween-shutterstock_235398415.jpg\" alt=\"Two dogs at door on Halloween\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/OVRS-Halloween-shutterstock_235398415.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/OVRS-Halloween-shutterstock_235398415-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With Halloween right around the corner, it\u2019s important to remember that the festivities we enjoy can cause a stressful, and possibly dangerous, night for your pet. From the constant parade of trick-or-treaters knocking on your door to unattended bowls of chocolate candy ripe for the taking, October 31 can be a serious problem for your cat or dog.\u00a0Here are a few tips for making your pet\u2019s Halloween as happy as possible.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Halloween Pet Safety Tips and Tricks<\/h3>\n<p>Pets thrive on routine and often the commotion of Halloween can be very upsetting for cats and dogs, as well as birds. Know your pets and what they can handle. When it comes to Halloween, plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things to remember when planning your Halloween:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Glow sticks are poisonous to dogs. Be certain to keep them out of reach, especially if your pup is prone to chewing.<\/li>\n<li>Outlandish costumes can be disorienting to pets, especially dogs. Let your dog familiarize itself with your costume and you in it. Also be cautious of any small decorations on costumes that can be ingested and cause blockages.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s best to not take your pets trick-or-treating or to Halloween parties. Yes, your Schnauzer may be the perfect Toto to your Dorothy, but there are so many things that could go wrong.<\/li>\n<li>Likewise, black cats are not Halloween accessories and are at risk on Halloween night. Keep them inside all day.<\/li>\n<li>Animatronic decorations can be scary for pets, as can d\u00e9cor that emits strange noises, lights, and smoke. Be sensitive to your pet\u2019s fears. Wait until Halloween night to unveil these displays, and try to keep your pets in a safe and secure place while they are in action.<\/li>\n<li>Keep candy, especially chocolate or anything sweetened with Xylitol, away from pets\u2014preferably in a location that cannot be reached by dogs or cats. Chocolate can be quite toxic for pets, and lots of sugary, high-fat candy can trigger potentially fatal pancreatitis. If your pet consumes these, notify your vet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pets and Trick-or-Treating<\/h3>\n<p>For many pets, trick-or-treating may be the most stressful part of Halloween. It\u2019s important to keep this in mind and to plan for your pets to stay as far from the excitement as possible on Halloween night.<\/p>\n<p>Often, creating a den for your pets as far away from the chaos as possible is a great help when it relieving your pet&#8217;s trick-or-treater anxiety. \u00a0A quiet environment full of comforting blankets and toys can go a long way toward keeping your pet calm, as will the company of a family member or even the TV.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your pet\u2019s anxiety level, you may want to consider consulting your vet on an anti-anxiety medication for the night. Please contact us for an appointment, if you think it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>Pet Safety on Halloween<\/h3>\n<p>We cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your pet safe on Halloween.\u00a0Sadly, there are still those who think that Halloween is an occasion for harming animals\u2014cats and dogs alike. Bring your pets in for the evening long before the sun goes down, and keep them indoors until morning.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, be certain that your pets are wearing their tags on Halloween and that microchip information is up to date. Accidents can happen, and pets can get out. Be prepared.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any other questions or concerns, or if you need to make an appointment, please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/contact-us\/\">call us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; With Halloween right around the corner, it\u2019s important to remember that the festivities we enjoy can cause a stressful, and possibly dangerous, night for your pet. From the constant parade of trick-or-treaters knocking on your door to unattended bowls of chocolate candy ripe for the taking, October 31 can be a serious problem for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[284,413,568],"class_list":["post-746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-friendly-holidays","tag-halloween-safety","tag-ovrs","tag-pet-safety-2"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Halloween Pet Safety Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are a few Halloween pet safety tips for making your October 31 as happy as possible.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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