Halloween candy and treats are not good for your dog. Candy, especially chocolate is extremely toxic, artificial sweeteners in candy, and gum can contain xylitol a highly toxic substance for your pet. Food wrappers can cause chocking and stomach upset and/or gastrointestinal blockage. Party snacks may contain salty ingredients that can also be poison. Alcoholic beverages pose significant risk of sever illness and/or even death.
Decorations should not be in areas where dogs can ingest them or bump into them. Power cords leas to tripping and electrical shock if chewed. Be careful where you place the Jack-o-Lanterns a dog can eat a whole pumpkin, this can lead to diarrhea if too much is consumed at one time. Candles can cause potential burning or start fire. Your dog can chock on decorations if eaten.
Many dogs will be afraid of costumes even with people they know. They can get confused and anxious so are best moved to another room when having guest in costumes visit your home. Costumes for dogs, you have to see how they handle it. If they don't like it don't push it. Loose fitting costumes can cause tripping hazards or even get caught up causing injury and/or death. Tight fitting costumes can can sores.
Best to keep unsupervised dogs indoors during this times of year. Even though the black cat is more widely targeted people can be extremely cruel to any household pet unattended.
Please lets have a safe and fun Halloween Season!
see article written by Jenna Stregowski at about.com.dogs on Keep Your Dog Safe For Halloween
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