10/28/2026
Halloween is approaching & it's important to be aware of potential dangers for your pets!
🎃 Avoid feeding your pets any candy and keep it out of reach.
Chocolate, raisins, and the ingredient, xylitol, found in many candies or gummies are toxic.
If your pet eats candies with the wrappers, it may cause gastrointestinal upset or a blockage.
🎃 Secure your pets to prevent them from escaping from your home with the frequent door greets of tick-or-treaters. Your pet may need to be put on a leash, in a kennel, or in a quiet separate room, particularly if they become excited or agitated when someone is at your door.
🎃 Make sure your pet is wearing up-to-date identification, or is microchipped. In the case that your pet accidentally does dart out of your door, this will make it easy for someone to contact you if they find your pet and return them safely home.
🎃 Keep your pets indoors if possible. The neighborhood may be very busy and keeping your pet away from the traffic will prevent any possible accidents.
Happy Halloween from the Battlefords Animal Hospital team! 🐾
For more information on keeping your pets safe for the holiday, please view the link below.
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/halloween-pet-safety
