10/30/2026
Open Sat & Sun- HALLOWEEN PET SAFETY TIPS!
Halloween is full of spooky fun, sweet treats, and creative costumes, but it can also bring a few unexpected scares for our furry family members!
Keep your pets safe and comfortable this Halloween with these important tips:
Keep the Treats to Yourself!
Chocolate, candy, gum, and anything containing xylitol (a common artificial sweetener) can be dangerous for pets. Keep all Halloween goodies safely out of paws' reach!
Be Careful with Decorations
Keep candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, and small decorations away from curious noses and chewing mouths. Watch out for pumpkins and other items that could become choking hazards.
Costumes Should Be Comfortable
If your pet is dressing up, make sure their costume fits properly, allows them to move and breathe comfortably, and doesn't restrict their vision. Never leave a costumed pet unattended.
Watch Those Doors!
With trick-or-treaters coming and going, pets can easily slip outside. Keep them safely indoors, away from busy doorways, and make sure their identification tags and microchip information are up to date.
Create a Quiet, Safe Space
The doorbell, unfamiliar visitors, and excited children can be stressful for pets. Give them a quiet, comfortable place to relax away from all the Halloween activity.
Keep Pumpkins and Flames Safe
Use battery-operated candles instead of open flames, and keep decorations where pets cannot knock them over or chew on them.
Need Veterinary Support? We're Here to Help!
At Bellevue Veterinary Hospital, we are open all weekend to help care for your pets!
We also offer after-hours support. Simply call 250-248-2031 and you can speak directly with a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) for guidance and support. They can also assist you with the details for an emergency hospital if needed.
If your pet gets into chocolate, candy, or another potentially harmful substance, don't wait for symptoms to appear. Contact us for advice.
Wishing all our clients and their furry family members a safe, happy, and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!
From all of us at Bellevue Veterinary Hospital
Located in Parksville, BC
Visit our website www.bellevuevh.com