How to keep your dog safe at Halloween

8b74d4e4-2ac3-402a-96ff-4d9072d6a3a1

Editor's Picks
30 October 2014
|
Here are some tips from the Kennel Club to ensure Halloween is a treat, not a trick, for your four-legged friend.
  • Hide sweets - If dogs get hold of a large quantity of sweets, such as those being stored for trick or treaters, they can develop an inflammation of the pancreas due to a sizeable ingestion of sugar.
     
  • Be careful of lit pumpkins - Some people like to put candles inside carved pumpkins, and dogs may inadvertently cause a fire or burn themselves if they knock it over with an overzealous nose or wagging tail. Never leave your dog unattended with a lit candle, even when it is inside a pumpkin.
     
  • Beware of trick or treaters - You may be inundated with strangers in costumes knocking on your door or ringing the doorbell; this can be stressful for a dog so ensure he is kept in a quiet and safe place.
     
  • Consider walking your dog at a different time - If your pet is usually walked in the early evening, consider changing the time of the walk on Halloween to make it a bit earlier or later to avoid a rush of trick or treaters, who may scare your dog or cause stress.
     
  • Be aware of children - Your dog is likely to come into contact with lots of children, so it is important that you are aware of his reaction to children and prepare accordingly.
     
  • Be aware of choke hazards - At Halloween there are often more objects around that could obstruct a dog's airway if swallowed, such as sweet wrappers, small parts of costumes or decorations, and hard sweets.

 

 

Content continues after advertisements