10/30/2026
🎃🐾 HALLOWEEN PET SAFETY TIPS! 🐾🎃
Halloween is full of spooky fun for us, but it can be a little scary (and even dangerous!) for our furry family members! 👻🐶🐱 Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween! 🧡
🍫 KEEP THE TREATS OUT OF REACH!
Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, raisins, and candy wrappers can all be dangerous for pets. Keep trick-or-treat bags and candy bowls somewhere your pets can’t reach!
🎃 BE CAREFUL WITH DECORATIONS!
Keep lit candles, jack-o’-lanterns, electrical cords, and small decorations away from curious noses and paws. Wagging tails and chewing pets can quickly turn spooky decorations into hazards!
👻 COSTUMES SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE!
If your pet dresses up for Halloween, make sure their costume fits properly, doesn’t restrict breathing or movement, and has no small pieces they could chew or swallow. If they seem stressed, skip the costume!
🚪 WATCH OUT FOR ESCAPE ARTISTS!
Constantly opening the door for trick-or-treaters can make it easy for pets to slip outside. Keep them in a secure, quiet room and make sure their ID tags and microchip information are up to date.
🐕 TRICK-OR-TREATING ISN’T FOR EVERY PET!
Loud noises, unfamiliar people, masks, and spooky decorations can frighten even the friendliest animals. Keep anxious pets somewhere comfortable and away from the commotion.
🍬 NEVER SHARE YOUR HALLOWEEN CANDY!
Even a small amount of certain treats can cause serious problems. If your pet gets into something they shouldn’t, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison helpline right away. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear!
🧡 From all of us at Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital, we hope you and your furry family members have a safe, happy, and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween! 🎃🐾
📞 Questions or concerns about your pet? Give us a call at 585-394-3340.
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