For kids of all ages, Halloween is one of the best days of the year. While treats, costumes, and spooky decorations are fun for humans, they can be dangerous for our furry friends. All Creatures Inn, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, understands that your pet is a naturalized member of your family unit—one that deserves a safe and happy Halloween.

From reliable pet boarding to affordable grooming services, you can rest easy knowing the security of your four-legged companion is their highest priority. Here are four tips from the pet boarding experts at All Creatures Inn on how to keep your pet happy and healthy this Halloween:

• Hide The Treats: Chocolate is one of the most dangerous things your pet can consume. If your dog or cat eats too much chocolate, they can experience vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and seizures. Xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in most Halloween candies, is also poisonous to dogs. To avoid a trip to the pet hospital, don’t feed your pets any Halloween treats.

• Be Careful With Decorations: While Halloween decorations make the house look festive, they also pose serious threats to your pets. Keep your dog or cat far away from dangerous decorations, such as candle-filled jack-o-lanterns, fake cobwebs, and string lights. To make your pet feel safe amidst the constant doorbell ringing, place them in a quiet room where they will be safe from the Halloween happenings. This will also prevent them from getting scared by masked trick-or-treaters and any pets that might tag along.

• Keep Your Pet Inside: For a week before and after Halloween, it’s best to keep outdoor cats inside. Unfortunately, black cats are often the victims of senseless, Halloween-related pranks, so close any pet doors they might use to escape. Before the big night, make sure your pets are properly tagged in case they run off while you’re busy with trick-or-treaters. When you take the kids out for trick-or-treating, leave Fido at home, as dogs can get riled up by the festivities.

• Don’t Dress Up Your Pet: More often than not, pets are most comfortable in their own fur. If you do want to dress your pet in a costume, make sure it doesn’t restrict their movement or breathing and is free of choking hazards. If you put them in a costume and they seem distressed, take it off.

With these simple tips from the experts at All Creatures Inn, you and your pet will enjoy a memorable, stress-free holiday. For more information about this premier pet boarding and grooming company, visit the All Creatures Inn website, or call the pet day care at (859) 233-9000.