10/29/2026
🎃🐾 Halloween Pet Safety Tips! 🐾🎃
Halloween is full of spooky fun, but some treats and decorations can be dangerous for our furry friends! 👻 Keep your pets safe this Halloween by watching out for these common hazards:
🍫 Chocolate: Toxic to pets, especially dark and baking chocolate.
🍬 Candy: Sugary, high-fat treats can cause stomach upset and potentially pancreatitis. Sugar-free candy containing xylitol is especially dangerous!
🚪 Open Doors & Escape Risks: With trick-or-treaters coming and going, the front door may open and close frequently, creating opportunities for pets to slip outside and become lost or injured. Keep your pets secured in a quiet, safe room away from the front door, and make sure they’re wearing up-to-date ID tags. If your pet needs to go outside, keep them securely on a leash, even in a fenced yard!
🍇 Grapes & Raisins: Even small amounts can cause serious kidney damage, especially in dogs.
🍬 Candy Wrappers: Swallowed wrappers can cause dangerous intestinal blockages.
✨ Glow Sticks: Chewing on these can cause mouth irritation and excessive drooling, especially in cats.
🐕 Costumes: Make sure your pet’s costume fits comfortably and doesn’t restrict breathing, vision, or movement.
🕯️ Candles & Decorations: Keep flames, cords, and small decorative items safely out of paw’s reach.
🐾 A few extra precautions can help keep Halloween happy and safe for everyone!
🚨 Think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic? Contact your veterinarian immediately, even if they seem fine or contact the Emergency Clinic of Waterloo Region at 519-650-1617
From all of us at Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🧡🐶🐱
