Halloween should be full of treats, the occasional trick and plenty of adorable pet Halloween costumes filling your social media feeds. Unfortunately, it’s also full of potential dangers to our pets, from pet costume snafus and toxic treats to even electrical shock.

That's where these Halloween pet safety tips come in.

With the help of vet experts, we put together a list of ways to keep dogs and cats safe this spooky season, from keeping them out of your candy stash (and especially away from chocolate!) to decorating wisely (no dangling cords!) and more. Following these tips can be the difference between a night of scary good fun and a night that’s just plain scary.

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