10 Safety Tips On How To Make This Halloween Pet-Friendly
Everyone knows that Halloween has the spookiest nights of the year. While homeowners all understand the traditional, their pets may not always understand.
It is important that pet owners take these simple precautions to give their pets a safe and happy Halloween.
1. Be mindful of how your pets feel about costumes
Some pets don't like wearing costumes. Forcing them to do so may cause undue stress. Don't put your pet in a costume except you are 100% sure they love it.
When they don't love costumes, use stickers to make them glow instead.
2. Don't make them wear tight fitting clothes
When your pet is a costume lover, then you can dress them up anyhow you like. However, never make your pet wear a dress that can limit its natural abilities to move, bark or meow. You don't want them to get uncomfortable.
3. Avoid buttons, strings laces
The last thing you want to do is dress your let up with costumes that may present a choking hazard to them. Buttons can easily be swallowed, and laces and strings can also lead to injury.
4. Stash all Halloween treats
Halloween treats should be kept as far away as possible from your pets. These candies may be good for kids (when they eat them in moderation) but are toxic for pets no matter how small.
5. Be mindful of scary visitors
You don't want your pets getting anxious or afraid because of a scary visitor. When you notice any form of anxiety, try and take your pet away from the room and gently reassure them that they would be okay.
6. Never keep lit pumpkins around pets
Letting your pets play around lit pumpkins is hazardous. They could accidentally knock lit pumpkins down and start a fire. Pets are especially scared of flashy and noisy Halloween pumpkins. So try as much as possible to keep them away from such.
7. Build a den
It would be a good idea to keep your pets in a calm, safe room before treat-or-tricking starts. Pets should be kept away from the festivities. Costumes change how people smell and look to your pet so they might even be scared of familiar people.
8. Close all doors and windows
When the festivities begin, your pets may become very uncomfortable especially because of the sound of fireworks. Try and close all your doors and windows. Turn on the radio to muffle the sound of the fireworks.
9. Make them identifiable
Pets can run off and get lost during the festivities, so it is important that they wear their IDs. If your pet has a microchip, make sure the information on it is up to date. Having a proper form of identification would make it easier for anyone to return then to you.
10. Talk to your vet about phenomenal anti-stress support for your pets
Halloween brings with it a lot of stress to your pet. It is important that you consider talking to your vet about how you can help your pet. Call us at Coolock Vets when you start noticing changes in your pet's behavior.
Hopefully, these tips will help you make this Halloween pet-friendly.