As Halloween approaches, we at Ashario Pets Store understand that our fur-friends can get caught up in the excitement too. To ensure everyone's safety, we wanted to share some essential tips to keep your pets happy and secure during this spooky season. Our vast experience and education-based approach ensure you get the best advice from our dedicated team of pet experts.
Despite the fun and joy of Halloween, it can be a scary and stressful time for our dearest pets. Between the strange costumes and the constant ringing of the doorbell, it's essential to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. Keep reading to learn more about Halloween safety for your pets.
Interesting Facts About Halloween and Pets
It's estimated that around 29 million Americans will dress up their pets in costumes this Halloween. With so many pets joining in the festivities, ensuring their comfort and safety becomes even more crucial. Let's delve deeper into the important things to keep in mind when preparing your pet for Halloween.
Important Safety Tips
- Keep them away from candy: Be sure to keep candies, especially chocolate, out of reach of your pets. Halloween treats that contain the sweetener xylitol can be extremely toxic to pets.
- Identification is key: Since your animal companion might be nearby when the door is opened for trick-or-treaters, it's essential to ensure they have proper identification tags with up-to-date information. This helps increase the chance they'll be returned home safely if they get lost.
- Selecting safe and comfortable costumes: When picking a costume for your pet, make sure they can move freely, and the costume doesn't obstruct their vision, hearing, or breathing. If they appear uncomfortable or stressed, remove the outfit immediately.
- Considering your pet's preferences: While some pets enjoy being dressed up and engaged in social events, others might be stressed by the hoopla surrounding Halloween. Be mindful and keep them far from the chaos should it bother them.
- Fire safety: Keep lit candles and jack-o'-lanterns away from pets who may accidentally knock them over and cause a fire or burn themselves.
Ashario Pets Store: Your Trusted Halloween Partner
At Ashario Pets Store, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our customers' pets. We are located at 1111A Finch Avenue West Unit #2, North York, Ontario M3J 2P7 with extended hours of operation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, open to assist with all your pet care needs during this busy Halloween season.
- Address: 1111A Finch Ave West, Unit 2
- Phone: 647-564-4433
- Website: https://ashariopets.ca/
- Email: info@ashariopets.ca
- Instagram: @ashariopets
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