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.

Just like human beings, dogs also need to be physically fit.

According to reliable statistics, 54% of dogs are obese and to make it worse, approximately 88% of dog owners are not aware of this situation.

Here are six helpful tips that you can use to improve your dog’s overall physical fitness:

If your dog always stays indoors, consider taking them outdoors. Whether that be your backyard or a dog park, just somewhere your pup has a room to run around.

Their playful nature will automatically be triggered, meaning that they will automatically begin engaging in physical activities such as jumping or running around.

If staying in a single position is not enough, consider taking your dog for a walk. It should not be just a leisurely stroll, try to pick a fast pace and maintain it for some minutes.

You may assume that dogs love to run, but that is not always the case.

Some dogs, especially those that rarely do physical exercises, may experience some level of difficulties when jogging.

To handle this activity well, start with short jogs. This will help to build its endurance level, and after a few weeks, your dog will be physically fit to jog for several minutes.

This technique is all about portion control whereby you feed the dog with specific quantities of food that is just enough to energize it. 


As a starting point, use a simple measuring container such as a labeled cup. Try to record the amount of food that your dog consumes on a daily basis.

Feeding your dogs leftovers and scraps from the dinner table may in fact have severe consequences on their weight.

Instead of offering your pet scraps, consider giving them fresh vegetables instead.

There are different types of games that you can engage with the dog including ball games or even hide-and-seek.

The games don’t have to be played in the perfect terrain. Go for a hilly ground where the dog will be forced to spend extra energy, which will go a long way in burning calories.

Apart from having fun, you will also be building stronger bonds with your dog.

Try to be consistent in whatever activity you are doing to keep your dog physically fit. 

When it comes to exercises, ensure that your dog does them for a specific period. The same applies to the food control method.

Do not get tired or forget about the portions that the dog is supposed to eat. The easiest way of maintaining consistency is by writing down the fitness program for your dog and check if it matches with your schedule.

By using the six tips above, you will be able to make your dog healthy and physically fit.