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Pet experts are warning humans about the ways we may be innocently putting our furry family members at risk on the spookiest night of the year.
From treats to decorations to adorable dog costumes, the things we love most about this holiday can pose a danger to our four-legged friends.
Pet experts warn dog owners about best practices this Halloween. Briana Wright / Barcroft Media
“Many dogs will eat just about anything given the chance, and Halloween is full of tempting treats, including candles, decorations, costumes, and endless mountains of candy,” says Annie Mae of dog training app Woofz. Levy says.
“But the wrong treat can turn a fun evening into a hectic vet visit,” she warned.
Levy starts with one of the more obvious ones: chocolate, which can be deadly to dogs.
Even in milder cases, chocolate can cause breathing difficulties, seizures, and abdominal pain in puppies, according to experts.
“To keep dogs safe, keep chocolates out of reach, educate children about the dangers of sharing them with pets, and keep them out of sight while enjoying trick-or-treating spoils.” “Please don’t let go of it,” she says.
One expert says many candies other than chocolate can be harmful to dogs. Getty Images
There are also more subtle edible bites to be aware of, such as sugar-free candies that commonly contain the sweetener xylitol.
Dr. Levy called it “a dog owner’s nightmare ingredient,” saying that ingesting even small amounts can cause a pet’s blood sugar levels to plummet, leading to lethargy, instability, seizures, and even death. Ta.
“To avoid the worst, check labels, keep harmful sweets out of reach, and remind your family to be careful.”
When it comes to home decor, decorative corn is also a choking hazard for dogs.
Worse, Levy said, “if ingested, it can clog the intestines.”
Scented candles can also irritate your dog’s respiratory system. Needless to say, having an open flame in your home when your mischievous pet is roaming around can be dangerous.
In addition to many candies, certain upholstery, such as fake spider webs, can also be harmful to dogs. shutter stock
Trainers also advise against putting out fake spider webs, as pets can easily become entangled in them and potentially get eaten.
“I’m really concerned about intestinal blockages because artificial fibers are difficult to digest,” she says.
“If your furry friend is too fearless for their own good, stick to paper decorations that won’t harm them.”
There are many simple things dog owners can do to keep their dogs safe this Halloween. Reuters
Finally, psyllium, no matter how safe it may seem, can be an unwanted trick for your dog this year.
“They are usually non-toxic, but chewing can cause drooling, vomiting and irritation of the mouth and stomach,” Professor Levy added.
“Keep temptations out of your pet’s reach to avoid accidents.”
