10/28/2026
Our patients are looking spook-tacular in their Halloween costumes, but we want to make sure all our furry friends stay safe while enjoying the holiday! 🐶🐱
Before the trick-or-treating begins, here are a few important safety tips for your pets:
🍬 Keep the candy out of reach! Chocolate, sugar-free candies containing xylitol, and other Halloween treats can be dangerous or toxic to pets. Keep candy bowls and treat bags somewhere curious noses and paws can’t reach.
🎃 Choose costumes carefully. If your pet dresses up, make sure the costume fits comfortably, allows them to see, breathe, and move freely, and doesn’t have small pieces they could chew or swallow. If your pet seems stressed, let them celebrate in their birthday suit!
🚪 Watch those doors! With trick-or-treaters coming and going, pets can easily slip outside. Keep them in a secure, quiet room if they’re nervous or likely to make a dash for freedom.
🕯️ Decorate with caution. Keep lit candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, and small decorations away from curious pets to prevent burns, chewing injuries, or accidental ingestion.
🪪 Make sure identification is up to date. In case your pet gets out, a collar with current identification and an up-to-date microchip can help them find their way home.
We hope you and your four-legged family members have a happy, healthy, and safe Halloween! 🧡🖤
Share a picture of your pet in their Halloween costume in the comments! We’d love to see your little ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins! 👻🐾