News Filed Tue, Nov 10 8:11 PM · Updated 8:29 PM
Sacramento County shares seven Halloween pet-safety tips
Bradshaw Animal Shelter says planning ahead for candy, costumes, decorations and visitors can keep pets safe this spooky season.
- Keep chocolate, xylitol, raisins and candy wrappers away from pets; store treats in a closed cabinet.
- Set up a quiet room away from the front door with water, bedding and familiar toys before guests arrive.
- Check that ID tags and microchip registration have current contact information, and that doors and gates close securely.
- If you suspect a pet ate something toxic, call your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 right away. (Release)
Halloween brings extra risks for pets
- Source
- Sacramento County news release, "Spooky Season Pet Safety"
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter wants pets to spend spooky season safely at home. Costumes, decorations and visitors can bring extra risks throughout October.
The shelter says a little planning can help everyone enjoy the season safely, and shared seven things to keep in mind before festivities begin.
Candy, costumes and decorations
- Toxic foods
- Chocolate, xylitol, raisins and swallowed wrappers
- Costume check
- Comfortable movement, clear vision and easy breathing
- Source
- Sacramento County news release, "Spooky Season Pet Safety"
Chocolate can be dangerous for dogs and cats, especially dark and baking chocolate. Xylitol, a sweetener in some candies and gum, can be life-threatening to dogs. Raisins are dangerous for dogs too, and swallowed wrappers can cause blockages.
If a pet freezes, hides or tries to remove a costume, take it off. Supervise dressed-up pets and avoid loose pieces they could chew or swallow.
Keep candles, electrical cords and small decorations out of reach. Keep glow sticks and glow jewelry away from pets, since biting them can cause mouth irritation and drooling.
Plan ahead and save the poison hotline
- Poison Control
- ASPCA Poison Control, (888) 426-4435, open 24 hours a day
- More information
- BradshawShelter.net
- Source
- Sacramento County news release, "Spooky Season Pet Safety"
Before guests or trick-or-treaters arrive, set up a comfortable room away from the front door with water, bedding and familiar toys. Keep the door closed and tell guests the room is off-limits.
Check that your pet's identification tag has your current phone number and that their microchip registration is up to date. A startled pet can slip out during a candy handoff, so plan how to keep them away from the entrance.
If you suspect your pet ate something toxic, contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Don't wait for symptoms. Keep the packaging handy so you can describe what your pet got into.
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