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The costumed young ghosts and goblins that will be ringing your door bell this Halloween can unnecessarily frighten and terrify your pets. Plan ahead. If you know your pets don't react well to noise, keep them in a room farthest away from all the action. Give them a favorite toy to play with and a comfortable bed or cushion. Play some classical or other calming music in the background to drown out the cacophony outside. Also choose where to display Jack-o-lanterns carefully. If they are knocked over they can start fires and curious animals run the risk of getting burned while investigating.

It's hard to resist the lure of holiday sweets, but keep them away from your pets. Chocolates can be harmful, even toxic to dogs and cats. Hard candies can pose a choking hazard or block intestinal tracts. If you feel guilty about indulging while your pets watch, have some of their favorite treats on hand so they don't go for the candies.

Resist the urge to feed table scraps from your Thanksgiving feast to your pets. Ask your guests to refrain too. Make sure your trash containers are secured and pet proofed. Those tasty poultry and pork bones can splinter and perforate stomach and other internal organs. Indulging in too much of the other holiday goodies can cause diarrhea and intestinal upsets.

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