As the nights draw in and the season of spooky fun begins, it’s important to remember that Halloween and bonfire night can be a little frightening for our furry friends.
To help pet owners prepare, Jollyes has launched a pet safety guide to help keep pets calm, comfortable, and safe during the festivities.
From keeping your pets away from toxic treats and plants to creating safe zones and checking decorations are don’t cause a hazard, this is the guide to ensure you’re ready.
Jollyes Pets Safety Guide
1.Toxic Products
- Chocolate and sugar-free treats can be toxic, store all goodies out of reach. After bonfire night check the garden so there are no leftover fireworks which can be toxic if eaten.
2. Decorate Safely
- Use battery candles, not real flame candles
- Hide wires and electrical cords
- Avoid small decorations pets could swallow
3. Costume Comfort
- Ensure costumes aren’t tight and pets can move freely
- Avoid small parts on costumes
- Don’t force them to wear dress-up if they appear stressed
4. Trick-or-Treat Quiet Zone
- Give pets a cosy and calm space with food, water, and comfy bedding away from the front door.
5. ID Ready
- Pets can get scared easily so make sure microchips and collars are up to date.
6. Watch Plants
- Pumpkins and fake foliage can cause upset tummies, so ensure they’re kept out of reach.
7. Keep Outdoor Pets Safe
- Busy streets and crowds can be scary so keep pets indoors. Ensure doors and gates are closed so they don’t attempt to run away.
8. Treats
- Offer pet-friendly Halloween snacks so they can join in the fun safely.
9. Close Windows and Curtains
- This helps reduce noise and flashing lights that can spook pets.
10. Calming Aids
- Vet-approved pheromone sprays, calming collars, or even anxiety wraps help pets feel secure.
Phil Turner-Naylor head of marketing said: “There are hidden dangers everywhere, so as a responsible pet owner ensure you’re prepared for spooky season and bonfire night which can both be very stressful for our furry friends.
“Keep them safe, calm, and happy by giving them a quiet space, avoiding fireworks close by, and never leaving them unattended. Fun for you shouldn’t mean fear for them.”
Halloween Range
To help your pets can get involved safely, Jollyes has launched their spook-tacular range for Halloween, so your furry friends can get in the spooky spirit, with a wide selection of toys and treats.
From Halloween character jumpers and headless pumpkin toys to book of spells cat scratcher and wiggly cat teasers, the range has everything your four-legged companion needs for a purrfectly fun celebration.
The range is available now in-store and online, but beware, these won’t stick around long.
Below are just some of the products available – check out www.jollyes.co.uk for more.
