10/11/2026
It's almost Halloween!!!
Costumes, masks, lights, decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door.....Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets.
You can protect your pets by taking these steps to reduce the risk of them being hurt, accidentally poisoned, or lost.
Don't feed pets Halloween treats. Many ingredients in Halloween treats, such as chocolate, artificial sweeteners, and raisins can be very toxic to pets. Often, you won’t be able to tell what a treat or piece of candy contains just by looking at it.
Make sure your pets have identification (microchip, collar, ID tag) that will make it easy for someone to contact you and return them home in case they escape through an open door while you're distracted with trick-or-treaters.
Keep lit candles, jack-o-lanterns, and other Halloween decorations out of reach of pets.
Keep all human costume pieces away from pets, along with glow sticks, decorations, batteries, and other holiday items. Costume parts and decorations might cause choking, internal injury, or illness.
If your pet is wary of strangers or has a tendency to bite, put them in a room away from the front door during trick-or-treating hours, or provide them with a safe hiding place.
Keep your pets indoors.
If you plan to put a costume on your pet, make sure it follows these guidelines:
- Fits properly and is comfortable
- Doesn't have any pieces that can easily be chewed off or cause choking
- Doesn't block your pet's sight, hearing, breathing, mouth, or movement
- Take time before Halloween to get your pet accustomed to the costume, and never leave a costumed pet unsupervised
Have and safe and happy Halloween!
