{"id":152,"date":"2024-10-15T14:26:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skycanyonanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2024-10-15T14:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:26:38","slug":"halloween-hazards-for-pets-common-dangers-to-watch-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skycanyonanimalhospital.com\/blog\/halloween-hazards-for-pets-common-dangers-to-watch-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Hazards for Pets: Common Dangers to Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is quite unfortunate that the same things that bring humans joy also have the potential to imperil our pets. The good news is that the ability to recognize Halloween hazards for pets helps to shield them from illness, injury, or separation\/loss. We\u2019ll help you get to the bottom of the most common dangers associated with Halloween, and give you tips that prioritize pet safety this time of year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Trick Or Treat!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate is arguably one of the biggest threats to pet safety<\/a> around Halloween. Dogs simply can\u2019t help themselves when they find it, and even ravenously lick at empty or discarded candy wrappers. They don\u2019t know that it\u2019s poisonous, and the side effects can range from serious to downright life-threatening. Whether it\u2019s milk, dark, semi-sweet, or cocoa powder, chocolate should always be stored out of reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you see vomiting, tremors, shaking, seizures, and other abrupt changes in behavior, please seek emergency<\/a> care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Food Hazards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lots of tasty treats are now sweetened with xylitol, which is a sugar substitute. Symptoms may not be obvious for up to 12 hours following exposure, and include loss of coordination and weakness. Seizures, collapse, and liver failure can be linked to xylitol toxicity<\/a>. Please be sure that your pet never has access to sugar-free gum, peanut butter with xylitol, baked goods, or other foods that might contain it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween Ambiance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your neighbors go all out with Halloween decor, including flashing lights, sounds, and animatronic displays, it might be best to keep your pet away. Because our pets don\u2019t understand what the holiday is, they respond to a fight-or-flight instinct that causes them to bolt. The weeks before Halloween are a great time to check on your pet\u2019s microchip<\/a> information and update ID tags on a sturdy collar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know your pet gets stressed this time of year, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n