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In this Pet Perspectives, Dr. Norman gives us these helpful tips for Halloween:
- Don't feed pets Halloween treats. Raisins can cause your pet’s kidneys to fail and candy may contain substances toxic to pets (like chocolate or xylitol).
- Make sure your pets have identification (microchip, collar and ID tag) that will make it easy for someone to contact you and return them home in case they escape through an open door while you're distracted with trick-or-treaters.
- Keep lit candles, jack-o-lanterns and other Halloween decorations out of reach of pets.
- Keep all human costume pieces away from pets, along with glow sticks, decorations, batteries and other holiday items.
- If your pet is wary of strangers or has a tendency to bite, put them in a room away from the front door during trick-or-treating hours, or provide them with a safe hiding place.
If you have a pet emergency, call Ada Animal Hospital at 208-362-5329.