# Halloween Pet Safety: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Safe Around Treats

> Halloween treats can be dangerous for pets, but training tricks and safe alternatives help keep them safe.
- Title: Halloween Pet Safety: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Safe Around…
- Summary: Halloween treats can be dangerous for pets, but training tricks and safe alternatives help keep them safe. Halloween sweets pose risks for pets, but owners…
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- Source: Wellbeing Magazine — https://wellbeingmagazine.com/halloween-pet-safety-tricks-treats-and-what-our-pets-have-trained-us-to-do
- Author: Editorial Team
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: halloween, pet safety, dog treats, cat safety, halloween costumes, toxic foods, pet training, natural dog treats, jollyes pets, halloween pet tricks
## Pets Train Owners
48% of pet owners admit their pets trained them to give extra treats without asking.

> Almost half of pet owners surveyed (48%) admitted that their furry companion has effectively trained them to provide extra treats
## Treats Without Tricks
72% of owners give treats without their pets performing a trick first.

> 72% regularly give their pet a treat without asking them to perform a trick first
## Regional Differences
82% of Northern Irish owners secretly give treats, compared to 46% in Wales.

> 82% of owners surveyed in Northern Ireland admitted to secretly handing out treats, compared with 77% in Scotland, 53% in London and 46% in Wales
## Dogs' Persuasion Tactics
48% of dog owners are persuaded by puppy-dog eyes, 44% by a well-timed paw.

> 48% of dog owners have been persuaded by puppy-dog eyes, while 44% admit that offering a well-timed paw can be enough to earn their dog a reward
## Cats' Meowing Strategy
64% of cat owners give treats after their cat meows.

> 64% said they had been persuaded to provide a treat by their cat meowing
## Secret Treats
60% of owners sneak treats when no one is watching.

> Six in ten pet owners admitted that they sometimes sneak their pet a treat when nobody else is looking
## Halloween Food Risks
30% of dog owners caught their dogs eating Halloween sweets or chocolate.

> 30% of dog owners had caught their dog attempting to eat Halloween sweets or chocolate
## Toxic Substances
Chocolate and xylitol in sugar-free sweets can be toxic to pets.

> Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats, while some sugar-free sweets and chewing gums contain xylitol, a sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs
## Prevention Tips
Store sweets securely and educate children on keeping treats away from pets.

> Keep sweets, chocolate and Halloween treats securely stored somewhere pets cannot reach and make sure children understand why they shouldn't share their Halloween haul with the family dog or cat
## Key takeaway

Halloween sweets pose risks for pets, but owners can use training and pet-safe treats to prevent harm.