10/28/2026
🎃👻 **Halloween is sweet for us — but it can be scary for our pets!** 🐾
Before the trick-or-treating starts, help keep your furry friends safe from these common Halloween hazards:
🍫 **Chocolate & Candy** — Don't share sweets! Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid breathing.
⚠️ **Xylitol** — This deadly sweetener is found in sugar-free candy, gum, and baked goods. It can cause a rapid insulin release and liver failure.
🍬 **Candy Wrappers** — Plastic and foil wrappers are a choking and obstruction risk, and can cause an intestinal blockage if swallowed.
✨ **Glow Sticks** — The liquid inside can cause drooling, mouth pain, and discomfort if chewed or ingested.
🎭 **Stressful Costumes** — Cute is great, but comfort comes first! Costumes should never be restrictive, and watch for signs of stress or overheating.
**Our tip:** Keep all candy bowls, treat bags, and glow sticks up high and out of paw's reach this Halloween.
If you think your pet ate chocolate, xylitol, a wrapper, or anything they shouldn't have, contact your our clinic right away — don't wait for symptoms to start.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween from all of us at MetroWest Veterinary Clinic! 🎃🐶🐱
