Halloween may be fun for us humans, but it can be a scary and dangerous time for our pets. Here are some tips for keeping your four-legged friends safe and happy this Halloween (source: aspca.org):Skip the sweets: Several popular Halloween treats are toxic to pets. Chocolate is especially dangerous, particularly to dogs.
Watch out for those wrappers: Cats especially love to play with candy wrappers, but ingesting aluminum foil or cellophane can cause intestinal blockage and induce vomiting.
Trick-or-treating is for kids, not pets: During trick-or-treating hours it is best to keep pets in a room away from your front door. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with tags and/or is microchipped.
Careful with costumes: If you dress up your pet for Halloween, make sure the costume does not limit his movement, hearing, sight or ability to breathe or bark. Also check the costume for choking hazards.
Decorations can be dangerous: Re-think putting candles in Jack-O-Lanterns. Also take care to prevent your pets from having access to wires and cords from holiday decorations.
ID's please: When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, make sure your cat or dog doesn't dart outside. Make sure your dog or cat has proper identification and is microchipped for a safe return if lost. If your pet is lost in the cities of Escondido, San Marcos or Poway, contact Escondido Humane Society Animal Control at (760) 888-BARK.
From everyone here at the Escondido Humane Society, have a safe and fun Halloween!
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