Halloween is fast approaching and as you plan for the goblins, ghouls
and trick-or-treaters, also keep safety in mind when it comes to Halloween dangers and your dog! An emergency visit to your local animal hospital can quickly
destroy the holiday fun!
Halloween Dangers for Your Dog: Decorations
As you decorate, take a moment to look around through the eyes of your dog. What potential dangers are at his eye, nose and mouth level? What scents will attract his nose and curiosity?
- Jack-o-Lanterns, candles and potpourri all attract little noses, paws and mouths! But these items also pose potential burns and fires if knocked over along with toxicity if ingested.
- Keep any electrical wires and batteries out of reach of all pets.
Suspect potential poisoning in your dog or other pet? Immediately call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.
Halloween Dangers: Baked Goods & Candy
- Many candies and store-bought baked goods contain the highly toxic artificial sweetener, xylitol. While safe for humans, this sugar-free sweetener (also known as birch sugar) is a sugar alcohol that can cause a rapid life-threatening insulin realease in K9s. Read all labels carefully and keep all candies and baked goods out of reach of Fido especially if they are “sugar-free.”
- Always keep all chocolate out of reach of canines! The sweet smell quickly attracts dogs to sniff and ingest. The darker and more bitter the chocolate, the more toxic it is. Also, the smaller your dog, the faster chocolate poisoning happens! According to the Pet Poison Helpline, “just a single ounce of Baker’s chocolate can make a 50-pound dog very sick.” So, keep the Halloween candy dish high out of reach!
- Also, keep all empty candy wrappers safely in the trash that is inaccessible to your dog. Foil and cellophane wrappers can cause life-threatening blockages requiring an emergency vet visit.
Halloween Dangers: Costumes
- Costumes are a huge part of Halloween fun! But before you dress up your dog, make sure they are comfortable with wearing a costume and that it does not restrict their movement or breathing. Get your pet used to the costume well before the big night too. If your dog becomes stressed over his costume, do not force him to wear it.
- Halloween costumes (for humans and pets) often have dangling pieces that can drop off or be chewed off by your dog. Keep an eye on both your costume and your dog.
Halloween Dangers: Restraining Your Dog
- If you plan on having trick-or-treaters or a party for Halloween, keep your dog safely restrained. With the door constantly opening and closing, it only takes a second for an anxious or fearful dog to dash outside. If your dog enjoys the festivities (not all do, be honest), put your dog behind a baby gate, inside their crate or tethered with a long leash so they remain safe inside.
- If your dog is anxious or fearful of strange smells, sights, sounds and strangers, help them stay happy and relaxed in a separate room with the door closed. Include their favorite blankets, toys or even a great bone to chew. Fearful dogs can become aggressive – and even bite – when new things become overwhelming!
Halloween Dangers: Beware the Glow!
Glow sticks and glow jewelry can make quite the impression! But if your dog or pet gets a hold of them, they can pose intestinal blockages (if ingested) or even toxic poisoning from the chemical inside leading to liver, kidney or reproductive damage.
With some careful and thoughtful planning, you and your pets can enjoy a happy and safe Halloween!
ARKANSAS BEAR CREEK GOLDENS AND DOODLES
Male and Female Mini F1 Aussiedoodles Available now!
We are a small family breeder located in the heart of the Ozarks in Northern Arkansas. We strive to raise healthy, happy, well-socialized, quality Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, Mini Labradoodle, and Aussiedoodle puppies.
All our puppies come with a health guarantee for their first 12 months of age.
Please text or call us at 870-404-0127 or 870-404-1189 or use our Contact Form here for more information about upcoming litters.
