26/10/2025
👻 Preparation is key! Keep your pets safe this Halloween! 🎃
Halloween is all fun and games… until your curious cat or sweet-toothed pup gets into something spooky! Here are a few hidden hazards to keep an eye out for this week:
🍫 Chocolate – Delicious for us, dangerous for them. The darker it is, the more toxic it becomes due to theobromine and caffeine.
🍇 Raisins – Even a few can cause serious kidney problems in dogs, so keep those baked treats and snack mixes well out of reach.
🌟 Glow Sticks & Bracelets – Contain a dangerous chemical that can make pets drool, foam, or vomit if bitten into. They’re best used for humans only!
🎃 Pumpkins – Freshly cooked pumpkin is fine in small amounts, but raw can be hard to digest, and mouldy ones can upset your pet’s stomach or cause tremors.
🕯️ Candles & Decorations – Open flames, hot wax, and tangled decorations can all cause accidents. Go for battery lights and candles where you can.
💡 Quick tip:
Keep your pet away from the sweets and decs, and give them a quiet spot indoors if trick-or-treaters make things a bit too exciting.
If you think your pet’s eaten something they shouldn’t have, contact us straight away, we’re here to help (the friendly team at Medivet Wokingham are available 24hrs). 💚
