Two adorable pitbull pups in a jack-o-lantern
Kids love Halloween. Dog moms and dads love Halloween. But do DOGS love Halloween? They do if we, as their care-givers, are sensitive to them and protect their well being.
After much research, I’ve put together a good list of tips on how to keep your dog safe on Halloween. A couple may surprise you…
Food:
Halloween Candy Bad for Dogs
Don’t feed your pet or allow anyone to feed your pet anything but his normal treats and food. Why? You can’t be too careful. People get a bit crazy on Halloween, maybe have a little too much to drink or maybe are unaware of what is dangerous to a dog and want to share. Many of us may have heard that chocolate and the xylitol sweetener found in many sugar-free candies and gum are potentially deadly to your dog. But alcohol? I hadn’t heard that one. Now, I’ve never even thought about giving my dog alcohol, but young college kids or others that may not realize how dangerous this is and think it’s funny might. Be aware and take care.
