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Halloween can be can be a spooky time for pets. The noise, the costumes and the trick-or-treaters may cause them great stress.

Here are some tips for you to follow to help keep all pets safe this Halloween:

• Protect your pet on Halloween by keeping them indoors. A pet that’s out at night with trick-or-treaters might get spooked by noise and costumes, which could cause them to run off and get lost.
• All cats should be kept indoors at all times. Unfortunately, some people are superstitious of  black cats and will try to scare or harm them. So the best way to protect your pets during  this holiday is to keep them indoors.
• Keep your pet confined and away from the door while you’re greeting trick-or-treaters at your home to prevent them from darting outdoors.
• Your dog may feel that their territory is being invaded by the constant onslaught of visitors. Keeping your dog in a secluded area of the house will help them stay calm and prevent them from growling or possibly biting your visiting ghouls and goblins.
• Don’t force your dog to wear a costume if they don’t want to. Halloween is supposed to be fun for everyone and you don’t want your dog to be miserable. There are other ways they can enjoy the festivities.
• Celebrate Halloween with your pets by giving them goodies that are made especially for their species, like dog biscuits or cat treats.
• Keep your dog away from candy on the floor and tables – If your dog eats candy that is left lying around the house, it could make them sick. In fact, chocolate and raisins can be fatal to dogs!
• In addition, dogs often like to eat candy wrapper because of the candy smell, but they can cause your dog to choke.

Remember, Halloween is a fun time for humans, but not necessarily for pets.  So make sure to follow these tips to keep your pets safe on Halloween and share them with others.