Did you know that the week of Halloween is one of the most dangerous times of the year for your pet? Calls to veterinarians and the Pet Poison Hotline increase an average of 12% during this week. “Each year we experience a sharp increase in calls around Halloween, especially during the weekends surrounding the holiday,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, assistant director at Pet Poison Helpline.
“Most often, these calls involve pets accidentally ingesting Halloween candy or décor. Chocolate is one of the most problematic candies as dogs and cats cannot metabolize it as well as people. Thus, it places them at risk for poisoning.”
According to the Pet Poison Hotline the four most common food-related Halloween hazards for pets are chocolate, candy overindulgence, raisins and candy wrappers.
Let's make it a safe holiday for your pet.
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