SOUTHERN COLORADO — With costumes, masks, light decorations and people coming to your door, Halloween can be spooky for pets.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says you can take steps to reduce the risk of your furry friends being hurt, poisoned or lost by doing the following:
- don't feed pets Halloween treats
- make sure pets have collars
- keep lit candles and jack-o-lanterns away from pets
- keep glow sticks, decorations and batteries away from pets
If you plan to have your pet wear a costume, AVMA says to make sure it does the following:
- fits properly and is comfortable
- doesn't have any pieces that can be easily chewed
- doesn't block your pet's sight, hearing or breathing
AVMA says take time before Halloween to make sure your pet's costume is good to go. They also say if your pet has a tendency to bite, put them in a room away from the front door during trick-or-treating.
For more tips on how to keep your pets safe this Halloween, visit AVMA's website.
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