With today being October 27th, Halloween is right around the corner. This spooky season can be extra spooky for your companion animals. As COVID-19 restrictions lift, the parties and trick-or-treating we humans missed can be stressful for our animals! Here are some ways to ensure the health and safety of your feline friends this Halloween: - Reserve Halloween treats for little goblins and ghouls - keep candy out of reach of your cats. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which are toxic to cats if consumed in large enough quantities. Additionally, candy wrappers and plastics can choke your kitty or cause internal blockages which could require medical intervention.
- Be careful with costumes. Dressing Kitty up as the parrot to your pirate sounds fun but can cause her a lot of unnecessary stress. If you do dress her up for Halloween, make sure the costume does not limit her movement, sight, or ability to breathe. Check the costume carefully for small pieces that could present a choking hazard if chewed off. Ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury. Try the costume on a couple times before Halloween; if Kitty seems uncomfortable or stressed at all, leave the costume off.
- Light your carved pumpkin with LED lights instead of traditional candles. Curious cats run the risk of getting burned by candle flames or knocking smaller gourds over and causing fires.
- Do not take your cat to any outdoor Halloween parties - she needs to stay secure inside!
- To prepare for trick-or-treaters, put Kitty in a secure room with doors and windows shut tight. You don't want to risk her bolting as you pass out treats.
- Make sure your cat is wearing an up-to-date, visible ID tag on her collar.
- Take a photo of your cat and have her microchip info handy, just in case. Is Kitty not microchipped? There are still a couple days before the holiday! Please contact your vet - microchipping your companion animals is so important!
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Have a safe and spooky Halloween! |
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