Halloween is just around the corner!

Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky.

We've put together some tips on how you can be sure that your pet is safe this holiday. 

Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for cats and dogs, and sugar-free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol can cause serious problems in pets. Be sure to stash the candy in a place where your pet can't get into to avoid a trip to the vet this Halloween!

Halloween comes with new visitors arriving at the door, and too many strangers can often be scary and stressful for pets. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. While opening the door for guests, be sure that your dog or cat doesn’t dart outside. And always make sure your pet it wearing proper identification—if for any reason he or she does escape, a collar with ID tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver for a lost pet!

Jack-O-Laterns are fun to make and awesome to look at but your pet playing with fire isn't a great combination. Don't place any lit candles or jack-o-laterns in a place your furry friend can't knock over or get into. 

If you plan to put a costume on your pet, make sure it fits properly and is comfortable, doesn't have any pieces that can easily be chewed off, and doesn't interfere with your pet's sight, hearing, breathing, opening its mouth, or moving. Take time to get your pet accustomed to the costume before Halloween, and never leave your pet unsupervised while he/she is wearing a costume. 

Although the liquid in these products isn't likely toxic, it tastes really bad and makes pets salivate excessively and act strangely.