{"id":770,"date":"2025-10-22T08:57:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=770"},"modified":"2025-10-14T09:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:02:34","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-halloween-pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-halloween-pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Scares: What You Need to Know About Halloween Pet Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Autumn is the perfect time of year for making memories, and, for many, those memories involve one of the most beloved of American holidays: Halloween<\/a>! However, this time of year can be fraught with danger for our furry family members, meaning that Halloween pet safety should be a top priority when it comes to enjoying the season with our animal friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stranger Danger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The constantly ringing doorbell, visitors all night long, costumes, masks, and loud noises can cause anxiety in pets<\/a> and increases the likelihood of an accidental escape. Find a quiet, out of the way place for your pet to relax with their bed and favorite toys ahead of time. Make sure they\u2019re wearing a collar with current ID tags, and, if needed, check that their microchip<\/a> information has been updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Goodies Galore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By now, most pet owners know that chocolate is bad for pets. Unfortunately, chocolate isn\u2019t the only danger lurking in your child\u2019s trick-or-treat bag. The artificial sweetener xylitol (found in sugar-free gum, candy, baked goods, peanut butter, and more) is extremely toxic to pets and can be fatal if ingested. Candy wrappers<\/a> are just as tempting and dangerous; they may be easily gobbled up, resulting in choking or intestinal blockage.
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Play it safe by keeping all candy and goodies away from your pet. If you\u2019re concerned that your pet has eaten something they shouldn\u2019t, please contact us<\/a> immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Halloween Pet Safety Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to Halloween pet safety<\/a>, there are several things to keep in mind, including:
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