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Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pets

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Rockwall PAWS reminds you that while Halloween is one of the most fun holidays for kids and grownups, it can be a very difficult evening for pets if you don't take some precautions. To help ensure a safe and successful Halloween for your pets, the Humane Society offers the following tips.

The best place for all pets on Halloween is inside the house, away from the activity, especially away from the door where they might be inclined to slip out, unescorted. The constant intrusion of ghouls and goblins can be very stressful and disruptive to your pet's routine.

The mythology about black cats being related to witches can lead strange people to do strange things to them. Even kids who mean no harm may yell when they see a black cat, scaring the cat much more than the cat is scaring them.

Tasty Halloween treats can be dangerous to your pets. Don't share your Halloween bounty with your animal friends, and be sure to store these goodies in a place where your pet can't reach them. Pets don't need the sugar and fat in their diet, and chocolate can be quite poisonous to dogs and cats. Raisins (grapes) are deadly. Stock up on dog biscuits or chew toys for dogs, or catnip toys for cats - treats with no tricks attached.

Other precautions: candles, costume parts, candy wrappers, glow sticks and jewelry.

In spite of all of your care, if your pets do eat forbidden goodies, get in touch with your local veterinarian or call an emergency pet hospital. Locally there is the Lake Ray Hubbard Emergency Pet Care Center at 972-226-3377. One National Poison Control Hotline is 1-800-213-6680.