Thursday, October 27, 2011

10 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets | Care2 Healthy Living

Halloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets? Let?s face it, it can be a downright nightmare. Forgo the stress and dangers this year by following these 10 easy tips.

1. Candy Isn?t for Pets

All forms of chocolate ? especially baking or dark chocolate ? can be dangerous, even lethal, for dogs and cats. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate and seizures. Halloween candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also be poisonous to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar and subsequent loss of coordination and seizures. And while xylitol toxicity in cats has yet to be established, it?s better to be safe than sorry.

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Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-halloween-safety-tips-for-pets.html

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