10/30/2026
🎃👻 Halloween Pet Safety Tips brought to you by “Tuna” dressed as a tuna roll🐾
Halloween is a fun time for families, but some of our furry friends may find it a little spooky! Here are a few tips to help keep your pets safe this Halloween:
🍫 Keep the treats out of reach! Chocolate, candy, raisins and especially xylitol (found in some sugar-free candies and gum) can be toxic to pets. Keep all Halloween goodies safely stored away.
🎃 Be careful with decorations. Keep electrical cords, candles, glow sticks and small decorations out of reach. Curious pets may chew, swallow or get tangled in them.
🚪 Watch the door! Frequent trick-or-treaters mean lots of open doors and opportunities for pets to escape. Keep pets in a secure room away from the front door.
👻 Costumes aren’t for everyone. If your pet wears a costume, make sure it fits comfortably, doesn’t restrict movement or breathing, and doesn’t have small pieces they could chew off or swallow.
🐶 Consider your pet’s comfort. Strange noises, visitors and people in costumes can be stressful. Give your pet a quiet, safe place to relax away from the Halloween excitement.
🎆 Prepare for fireworks! Fireworks can be frightening for pets, even those who are normally comfortable with loud noises. Keep pets indoors, close windows and curtains, and provide a quiet, comfortable place to hide. Make sure ID tags and microchip information are up to date in case they get spooked and escape.
🦮 Keep pets visible. If you’re taking your dog out trick-or-treating, use a leash and reflective gear so they’re easy to see in the dark.
If your pet gets into Halloween candy or decorations, or is exposed to something potentially toxic, don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your veterinarian right away!
Have a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at Panorama Veterinary Services! 🧡🐾
