Don’t Be Scared! Be Prepared: Tips on how to keep pets safe on Halloween
(The South Plains Regional Chapter's Staff Pets)
1. Think when you dress your pet up!
a. Although costumes are adorable on our four legged friends, keep in mind how your pet feels about the costume. Also, make sure if you do dress your pet up to check for parts of the costume that they could choke on. Keep costumes simple and cute.
2. Put pets in safe areas to avoid noise.
a. If your pet is anxiety ridden, make sure to keep them in a safe and secure place in your home. Make sure they are barricaded, but comfortable in their quiet spot.
b. Use baby gates, or limit them to a room or bathroom they normally go into so they are familiar with their surroundings.
3. Make sure to keep an eye on your pets.
a. If you are taking your furry friend trick-or-treating with the kids, make sure to keep dogs on leashes or harness’. Also, make sure they are comfortable walking for long periods of time.
b. For cats, make sure to keep them away from the doors to prevent them from getting out.
c. For outdoor pets, make sure to keep them inside on Halloween.
4. Do not give pets candy or other harmful foods.
a. Make sure pets do not get into candy, chocolate, or other foods that could harm them. If one of your pets gets ahold of candy, make sure to take it away from them and substitute it with safe treats for them to eat.
5. Keep pets away from decorations that could harm them.
a. It’s always fun to decorate for Halloween, but keep pets away from decorations that have wires, cords, or hazardous materials.
b. If there is a decoration in your house that scares your pets, you might want to consider moving it out of sight.
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