2. Seattle, Washington – October 28, 2013 – Seattle
Veterinary Hospital, Carkeek park, wants pet-owners
to understand that pets and Halloween can be a
volatile mix, and while Halloween can be a lot of fun
for children, pets can become anxious by the new
activity and strange costumes.
3. Many dogs think they are the guardians of their
homes, and because of that they can feel threatened if
a stranger comes into their zone,” explains
veterinarian, Dr. Russell Clark “If your pet is
apprehensive in these situations, you need to be
sensitive to that and make preparations before
Halloween to keep your dog or cat from becoming
confused and fleeing your home or perhaps even
biting somebody
4. Chocolate candy isn’t the only treat that is potentially
dangerous. Some pets will consume an entire candy
bar, including the wrapper, which can cause intestinal
blockage.
5. And products like Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used
in many chewing gums and baked goods, have been
proven to be poisonous to dogs. In addition, raisins, a
common healthy treat for kids on Halloween, can be
poisonous to dogs and cats. So it’s best to keep these in
mind when it comes to your canine pet management.
6. In addition, Halloween decorations, like candles or
jack-o’-lanterns, and pets don’t mix. Your pet could
easily knock them over and start a fire or suffer burns
themselves. It’s best to make sure they’re placed where
they can’t be accessed by pets.
7. And make sure that every day, but particularly on
Halloween, your pet has proper identification. With
the front door opening and closing to allow costumed
neighborhood children entry into your home, it’s
possible a pet could panic and run outside while you’re
handing out candy. Proper identification, particularly
microchip identification, with up-to-date registered
information, will make it much more likely that in case
he does make a run for it, that you’ll be reunited with
him after.
8. The Carkeek team’s passion doesn’t just stay within the
walls of their facility. They strive to extend their
expertise and talents to the animals that need them
the most yet haven’t had the best of luck in life.
