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While the candy bowl stays firmly off limits, your dog still gets to participate. Petco's Halloween dog treats include pumpkin flavored biscuits, cookies shaped like bats, ghosts and skeletons, and seasonal soft chews. Individually wrapped options are handy if you're handing treats out to visiting dogs.
Chocolate, xylitol, raisins and macadamia nuts are all toxic to dogs, and Halloween puts more of them within reach than any other night. Keep the candy bowl elevated and out of the way, and make sure guests know not to share. Stick to treats made for dogs and keep them to under ten percent of your dog's daily calories. If your dog does get into candy, call your veterinarian right away.
Contact your veterinarian immediately, and have the wrapper on hand so you can tell them what was eaten. Chocolate and xylitol are the most serious risks and can be life threatening depending on the amount and your dog's size. Don't wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
Many pet parents do. Keep your dog leashed, use a reflective or light up collar for visibility after dark, and don't let your dog approach the candy at any point. Watch for signs of stress, since costumed strangers and crowded sidewalks overwhelm some dogs, and head home if your dog isn't enjoying it.
Pumpkin is a common ingredient in dog treats and is a source of fiber that many dogs tolerate well. As with any treat, keep the amount to no more than ten percent of your dog's daily calories, and choose treats made for dogs rather than sharing human pumpkin desserts.