Enjoy a stress-free Halloween with these simple tips
Halloween Safety
1. Keep an eye on the Treats – keep candy and chocolate out of reach from curious pets.
2. Choose comfortable costumes – for pets and kids. Make sure your pets, especially, are not stressed with wearing a costume or accessories…the photo op isn’t worth it. Also be mindful that pets may be anxious with your change in appearance if wearing a costume or face makeup, etc.
3. Keep jack-o-lanterns outside – the flickering candles are enticing to cats and the pumpkin can look like a fun toy to dogs. Pumpkins can also be easily knocked over and start a fire.
4. Decorations can be scary – displaying odd objects around the house may be scary for your pet. Consider slowly showing your pets the decoration one-at-a-time and if your pet is still anxious, find something less intense to put up.
How to create a ‘calm’ room for your pet on Halloween:
1. If your pet is triggered by the doorbell ringing, choose the room furthest away from the front door. It is also a good idea to hang a sign asking trick or treaters not to ring the bell, or to sit outside with candy to avoid it.
2. Put your pet’s bed and favorite toys in the calm room.
3. Use a white noise machine to block out some of the street noise. There are often a lot of unusual noises on Halloween night that may upset your pet. (Check out YouTube for white-noise channels)
4. Prepare a distraction. A kong with peanut butter or wet food placed in the freezer for a few hours creates a yummy treat and helps keep your pet distracted.
5. Check on them often.
6. Wait until trick or treating has ended to take them for their evening walk or run outside.
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1. Keep an eye on the Treats – keep candy and chocolate out of reach from curious pets.
2. Choose comfortable costumes – for pets and kids. Make sure your pets, especially, are not stressed with wearing a costume or accessories…the photo op isn’t worth it. Also be mindful that pets may be anxious with your change in appearance if wearing a costume or face makeup, etc.
3. Keep jack-o-lanterns outside – the flickering candles are enticing to cats and the pumpkin can look like a fun toy to dogs. Pumpkins can also be easily knocked over and start a fire.
4. Decorations can be scary – displaying odd objects around the house may be scary for your pet. Consider slowly showing your pets the decoration one-at-a-time and if your pet is still anxious, find something less intense to put up.
How to create a ‘calm’ room for your pet on Halloween:
1. If your pet is triggered by the doorbell ringing, choose the room furthest away from the front door. It is also a good idea to hang a sign asking trick or treaters not to ring the bell, or to sit outside with candy to avoid it.
2. Put your pet’s bed and favorite toys in the calm room.
3. Use a white noise machine to block out some of the street noise. There are often a lot of unusual noises on Halloween night that may upset your pet. (Check out YouTube for white-noise channels)
4. Prepare a distraction. A kong with peanut butter or wet food placed in the freezer for a few hours creates a yummy treat and helps keep your pet distracted.
5. Check on them often.
6. Wait until trick or treating has ended to take them for their evening walk or run outside.
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