Halloween Safety

Safety Tips for Your Pets on Halloween Fall is finally here, and that means Halloween is right around the corner. What is a fun time for children can be a frightening and potentially dangerous time for pets. You can make it a safe holiday for all by keeping these tips in mind:

· Don't leave your pet vulnerable to the "tricks" played on Halloween. Outside pets should be brought in and secured in your home for the night. If you are uncomfortable with a pet in your home place, it in your laundry room or garage.

· Loud noises, the frequent ringing of the doorbell and excited children in costume can be very upsetting for your pet. If you have indoor pets, this is a good night to gate your dogs in the family room, or place your cat in a bedroom, and close the door. This will prevent them from running into the street or biting a stranger on the doorstep.

· All pets should have current ID tags. A pet tag will be your first line of defense in recovery of a lost pet.

· Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets: Chocolate is poisonous to a lot of animals, and tin foil or cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed. Keep candy out of the pet's reach. Teach your children not to share their treats with their pets. If your pet ingests chocolate or other treats, take it to the veterinarian immediately.

· Be careful of pets around a lit pumpkin or candles: Pets may knock them over and cause a fire. Curious kittens run the risk of getting burned as does the friendly wagging tail of a dog.

· Aren't those pet costumes adorable? For you maybe, but most of the time your pet would prefer you left it on the rack in the store. Don't dress your pets in costumes unless you know they love it.

· If you do dress up your pet, supervise wear and make sure the costume isn't constricting, annoying or unsafe. Be careful not to obstruct your pet's vision.

· Try to resist the temptation of taking your pet trick-or treating. They are better off left at home where they can be in a calmer atmosphere.

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