10/28/2024
With Halloween coming up this week, it's a good time to remember to take steps now to prevent potential harm to your beloved pet(s).
Keep candy and wrappers out of reach. In addition to being simply unhealthy for your pet, candy containing chocolate, xylitol, and raisins can be potentially deadly. Keep this number handy—ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435.
Keep pets away from candle-lit pumpkins, decorations, glow sticks, and costume parts that could be ingested and cause intestinal blockage.
Keep pets away from the door during trick or treat hours, and make sure they have identification on them in case of escape during the festivities (microchip, collar, and ID tag).
For more in-depth tips, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association's page on Halloween Pet Safety at: avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/halloween-pet-safety or call our clinic for guidance on pet safety at 812-333-MCHA (6242).