Spooky season tips for your pet

Tips and tricks on taking the terror out of your pet's Halloween! [The Humane Society of the United States]() [Cat on a couch]( {NAME}, Ringing doorbells, chocolate candy and costumes are part of what makes Halloween fun for us but they can be terrifying or dangerous for pets. Here are some tips to help your pet this spooky season: - Halloween hype causes pet stress: Minimize noise by sitting outside to keep trick-or-treaters from knocking on the door. If you are having friends over for a Halloween party, keep your pets in a calm place away from the festivities. Masks and costumes change how people look to a pet, so even familiar people may become frightening. - Be cautious with pet Halloween costumes: If you do choose a costume for your pet, consider your pet’s personality and what type of costume they may tolerate and for how long. Masks and hats that fit around the face, for example, may be OK for a quick pic, but they can pose dangers and make your pet feel uncomfortable. - Halloween candy—a treat for you, a trick for your pet(s): Pre-Halloween and during trick-or-treating, keep candy safely stashed in a high cabinet secured with a lock or child-safety latch. Many foods, such as chocolate, gum and xylitol (a sweetener used in many foods) are hazardous to pets. [We have a few more tips that you might find helpful here.]( Photo by Jill Carmody/The HSUS [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [text]( [View in browser]( [Donate today to stand up for animals who need you.]( © 2022 [The Humane Society of the United States]() [1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037]() donorcare@humanesociety.org | [202-452-1100](tel:202-452-1100) This message was sent to [{EMAIL}](mailto:). [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [supporter]