Keep Halloween candy from pets

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Halloween can be hazardous for U.S. family pet dogs or cats if they dip into the candy supply or from costumes.
"Many pet owners like to include their dog or cat in their Halloween celebrations," says Dan Carey, a veterinarian with The Iams Company. "Sadly, in the process, many owners do their four-legged friends a great disservice by dressing them in uncomfortable costumes -- 66 percent of owners dress their pets for Halloween -- or giving them rich, non-nutritional treats."
Carey suggests: keeping Halloween candy out of reach because chocolate can be especially toxic to pets; disposing of candy wrappers in the trash because a pet could eat them -- and some wrappings, such as foil, could cut the animals. Contact a veterinarian if it's suspected a pet has eaten wrappers, said Carey.
Carey also recommends bringing outdoor pets indoors because some trick-or-treaters can take mischief too far -- and nervous or aggressive pets should be kept away from children. Dogs taken along trick-or-treating should be on a leash because even the tamest dog can get excited during Halloween