Proper Care For Halloween Fun
THE ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY URGES PROPER PET CARE FOR HALLOWEEN FUN
Important Tips to Keep You and Your Pets Safe
Halloween is almost here. The Anti-Cruelty Society offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and safe while you enjoy this fun-filled holiday. - When the trick or treaters start calling, or your party guests start arriving, make sure your pets are secured in a room where they will be comfortable and safe from slipping out the door or possibly biting or scratching someone. Pets are often stressed by many strangers at their home and will be much happier in their own safe space.
- Candy is not appropriate for pets. Give your pets treats that are made especially for them.
- Chocolate is not appropriate for pets in any amount and can be potentially poisonous to many animals. Unsweetened baking chocolate contains almost seven times more theobromine (the chemical in chocolate that is hazardous to animals) as milk chocolate.
- Candies and some gum contain artificial sweeteners that can be toxic to pets. If ingested, wrappers from candy and gum can cause vomiting or create intestinal blockage.
- Pumpkins and other gourds are relatively non-toxic, they could cause gastrointestinal upset or intestinal blockage if large pieces are ingested.
- Wires and plugs from electrical lights also pose a threat to your pet. Electrical shock from chewing on cords or injury from plastic or glass bulbs is possible. Make sure they are kept out of your pet’s reach.
- Glues and other materials used to make decorations and costumes can be toxic to pets. Keep all materials out of your pet’s reach.
About The Anti-Cruelty Society
Since 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society has provided a community of caring and an open door for any animal in need. Chicago’s largest comprehensive, open-admission humane society helping more than 50,000 animals each year through: adoption, low or no-cost spay/neuter surgeries, cruelty investigation and rescue, humane education/community outreach programs, a free behavior hotline, dog training classes, The Bruckner Rehabilitation & Treatment Center, the Virginia Butts Berger Cat Clinic, a charity veterinary clinic and the S.A.F.E. (short-term accommodations for emergencies) program. Last year, The Anti-Cruelty Society found loving homes for over 5,400 dogs and cats and spayed or neutered over 12,400 animals. The Anti-Cruelty Society is the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Illinois. For more information, please visit www.anticruelty.org. Celebrating 110 years of our commitment to caring.
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