Halloween is drawing near, and you might feel like the most prepared pet owner. You’ve updated your pet’s ID tag or microchip, you’ve done a trial run to make sure your pet’s costume fits, and you’re planning to keep your pet away from the front door and any candy. But have you examined your Fright Night decorations?
Keep these Halloween decorations and accessories out of your pet’s reach (or skip them altogether). The following items are potentially dangerous to pets, according to the American Animal Hospital Association, the Humane Society, and PetMD.
Fire or burn hazards:
- Electric cords
- Open flames, like those in a candle or lit pumpkin
Choking risks or dangers to the digestive tract:
- Batteries
- Candy wrappers
- Cardboard wall hangings
- Crepe paper streamers
- Fake cobwebs
- Glow sticks
- Plastic spiders
- Potpourri
- Ribbons and strings
- Rubber eyeballs
- Strung lights
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