Keep all Halloween candy out of reach.

Store your candy in a safe spot, sealed and AWAY from your pets.  Candy is tasty to everyone including pets and that can be VERY dangerous.

Chocolate is known to be toxic, especially dark chocolate.  But other candies as well.  People rarely suspect hard candy or gum to be a threat, but they can be too.

Sugar free candy or gum containing xylitol is very deadly to pets.

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that can be found in common food products such as peanut butter, jellies,  candies, ice cream,  drinks, condiments, chewing gum, breath mints, and  baked goods. Always be cautious.

Be cautious with lght up sticks and candles.

Glow sticks are very common around  Halloween and can be easily mistaken for chew toys.

Glow sticks contain a liquid toxic to pets,  DO NOT allow your pets to chew on them.

If your pet comes in contact with any of these call your veterinarian as soon as possible or contact poison control
ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.

Try to keep all Halloween decorations away from your pets, as they are new and enticing.

There are so many realistic battery operated candles to choose from.  Instead of candles with flames that may get knocked over, use flameless candles.

Festivities can be frightening for pets.

Halloween is very spooky, and people find it fun to scare.   And while we understand that, your pet does not.
So when out walking your dogs keep them on a short leash so they feel safe.

It is best to keep your dogs and cats inside on Halloween, while people are trick or treating.

Kids and party goers will be running around in costume, and this will frighten them.  Pets are better off indoors with tv or music as a distraction.

Make sure your pets tags and microchips are all up to date BEFORE Halloween.

San Diego Humane Society offers low cost microchipping at their vaccine clinics through the month of October.

Keep your cats, especially black cats indoors.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!