10/17/2026
🎃🐾 Halloween is right around the corner!
Costumes, candy, decorations, and trick-or-treaters can make October a lot of fun for us — but they can also bring a few extra risks for our pets.
Keep these Halloween safety tips in mind as you get ready for spooky season:
🍫 Keep candy out of reach. Chocolate and products containing xylitol can be dangerous for pets.
🚪 Watch open doors. With visitors coming and going, even pets who normally stay close can slip outside. Make sure your pet’s ID tag and microchip information are up to date.
🕯️ Be careful with decorations. Candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, and small decorations can become burn, choking, or ingestion hazards.
👻 Give nervous pets a safe space. Doorbells, costumes, strangers, and extra noise can be stressful. A quiet room away from the excitement can help them feel secure.
🐶 Choose costumes carefully. If your pet dresses up, make sure their costume fits comfortably, doesn’t restrict movement or breathing, and doesn’t have pieces they could chew or swallow.
A little preparation can help keep Halloween fun — and keep unexpected scares out of the ER! 🧡🐾
💬 Does your pet love Halloween or would they rather hide from all the spooky-season excitement? Tell us below!
