Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for everyone but it is important to remember that it can be scary for your animals. When taking the proper precautions, you can make it a fun holiday for not only you but your dogs as well.

Candies are not for dogs. It is not safe to feed your dog’s candies especially ones that contain chocolate or xylitol. It is best to keep your candy in a high place where your pup can’t reach it.

Don’t leave your pets out in the yard. There have been cases where animals have been injured or stolen from the front yard by people walking by. Keeping your dog’s inside can avoid any incidents that could occur.

Keep your pet confined and away from the door. If you are planning on handing out candy to trick or treaters you probably shouldn’t let your pup run to the front door with you. It could scare children if your dog barks or it could startle your dog if new people are intimidating to them. There is also a chance they could run out the door.

Keep pumpkins or corn out of reach. Gastrointestinal problems are common for dogs this time of year. Ingesting uncooked or moldy pumpkins and corn displays can cause bad stomach problems.

Don’t keep lit pumpkins or electric decorations in areas your dog walks through. Dog’s get excited and knock things over all the time. If a lit pumpkin is knocked over by accident it could cause an unwanted fire or could seriously injure your dog.

Don’t dress your dog up unless they don’t mind. Forcing your dog to wear a funny costume can extremely stress them out.

Make sure your dog has a tag with your name, phone number, and address. If your dog was to get out, Halloween can be a very scary night to get lost. It is very important to make sure someone can get your pup back to you as soon as possible.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!