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Be careful with lanterns and candles and ensure your pet does not knock them over as there is a risk of burns \u002F fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Anxiety and stress \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Halloween can cause anxiety and stress to our pets for a variety of reasons including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">New visitors to the house\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Scary costumes and masks which can cause them distress\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Dressing up our pets - whilst we may think it is cute, it can cause many pets anxiety. Some costumes can also impede their natural movement. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Lots of knocks at the door and loud noises from parties and fireworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Risk of escape\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">With increased stress levels, our pets may be looking for a quick exit from the situation if we have not provided them with a safe space. Loud noises from fireworks may startle our pets into escaping from the garden or bolting on a walk. \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bonfire hazards to wildlife\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">It is best to prepare the bonfire on the same day and not before as hedgehogs looking to hibernate at this time of year may view your bonfire as the ideal spot. If you prepare it the day before, carefully move pieces of wood and check for any form of wildlife that may have taken refuge there and gently relocate them before starting the bonfire. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-can-i-do-to-make-halloween-as-safe-for-my-pets-as-possible\">\u003Cstrong>What can I do to make Halloween as safe for my pets as possible?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Keep sweets and chocolates away from pets. Seek immediate veterinary attention if they ingest anything they shouldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Do not take dogs on trick or treat walks as they may get scared by large groups of people in costumes and try to escape. Fireworks may also cause them distress, leading them to bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Walk your dog earlier in the evening where fireworks are less likely to be let off. 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