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Get ready for the festivities by following our 6 Halloween pet safety tips. You'll learn what to do if your dog eats candy, which decorations are most hazardous, and more!
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Discover festive and safe holiday treats for your dogs and cats, with ideas to make the season extra special for your furry friends.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Keep your cat safe this Halloween by keeping the spookiness at an enjoyable level. With a little preparation, including learning to recognize signs of feline stress, and these tips, you can enjoy the holiday together.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Have too much leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Show your pets how thankful you are for them with these leftover turkey DIY treat recipes.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Treating your pet during the holiday season helps it feel like they're part of the celebration. But, be sure you know what is safe - and not - for them to taste test.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
While Halloween may be fun for us, it can be stressful for pets. Before the trick-or-treaters start ringing the doorbell, be sure that your pet is safely confined in a crate or room so that they don’t escape amidst the chaos. Keep any candy or treats out of reach of pets. Chocolate is toxic to pets, and many other treats or candies can lead to gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis. If your pet becomes excessively anxious when the doorbell rings repeatedly, discuss solutions with your veterinarian.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
There are plastic toys that are long/string like that may be a little more robust for Chevy to play with. Laser pointers may also simulate something on a string that he can safely chase. If he does like things with string on them, I would just make sure to monitor him while playing to ensure he doesn't eat any string and so you can discard the toy if he chews a piece off.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She probably had a bad experience with a stuffed animal. You would be surprised to know that I have actually seen this before and in that case it improved with time. I do think that this will eventually get better. I would just have her exposed to stuffed animals every once in a while but without pushing her too much. Eventually she will likely get more and more comfortable around them. Good luck and have a great day!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Dogs and cats definitely grieve for other animals. If any of Luna's behaviors are concerning or are not resolving with time, I have had luck with a Bach Flower Essence called Rescue Remedy or a custom compounded blend for grief. http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/ I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello! There are definitely things you can do to help modify this behavior! I would recommend starting by watching some dog training videos- the user Kikopup on youtube is a good one. Good dog trainers will always focus on positive reinforcement. Beware of dog trainers that claim to use dominance or punishment for training, as these methods can do more harm than good. Start by training Ali to sit and stay for a treat. On walks, have her periodically sit on command. You may need to bring REALLY good treats to bribe her at first! Eventually, you can have Ali sit and look at you every time you walk past a cat. This breaks the cycle of chasing behavior, and over time, she will learn to not pull on the lead and become more focused. This is how I trained my cat-reactive dog to go on walks, and it took a couple of months of dedication, but he doesn't even notice cats anymore! I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! :)
Updated on September 24th, 2025