Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners in Winston-Salem
Our veterinarian would like to help you keep your pet safe with a few Winston-Salem veterinary hospital Halloween pet safety tips so that you can avoid accidental pet poisonings, lacerations, and burns this Halloween.
Guidelines to Follow from our Winston-Salem Vet to Keep your Pet Safe at Halloween
Accidental Ingestion of Halloween Candy- Halloween candy contains numerous ingredients that are toxic to pets, including chocolate, raisins, artificial sweeteners, and nuts. To avoid accidental pet poisonings, make sure you keep your candy in places your pets cannot reach.
Be Mindful of Pet Costumes- Your pet’s Halloween costume should not restrict movement, obscure vision, contain choking hazards or obstruct your pet’s ability to use the bathroom. We also recommend testing your pet’s costume prior to Halloween to make sure your pet enjoys wearing it.
Keep Decorations Out of Reach of Your Pets- Lit jack-o-lanterns, cords, cables and other festive decorations should not be accessible to your pets. If you decorate your yard, you should keep your pet on a leash when he or she goes outside to use the bathroom.
Keep Your Pet in Quiet Room - On Halloween night, you may want to keep your pet in a safe quiet room to prevent accidental escapes. Pets can become frightened by loud noises and Halloween costumes, which could cause them to run out of your home while you are handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters.
Treatment for Accidental Pet Injuries
If your pet accidentally gets injured or ingests candy or foreign object during the Halloween season, bring him or her to our Winston-Salem veterinary hospital for an evaluation and treatment. We can also microchip your pet.
Contact our Winston-Salem Vet Today if you Have Questions
To learn more about how to keep your pet safe this Halloween or to schedule an appointment for a microchip or exam, contact us at 336-765-1225. We are currently offering a $10 discount for services performed on your first office visit and a 10 percent discount on pet dental procedures.
What steps do you take to keep your pet safe on Halloween?