Halloween is not just for kids anymore. Celebration of the holiday now includes adult cat owners who are looking to get in on the fun. While Halloween offers a great excuse to escape from reality, there are some very real dangers cats need to be protected from during the festivities. Some of the biggest include: 

While most of you know that chocolate is quite hazardous to your cat's health, you may not know that giving cats other types of candy can post a risk to their health as well. Sugary candy can cause diarrhea, fatigue, pancreatitis and kidney failure in cats. Also, be sure to pick up any candy wrappers left behind from Trick-or-Treaters. Candy wrappers can not only cause difficulty with digestion, but also result in bowel obstruction requiring surgery. 

Raisins may provide  a healthier choice for children, but they can be toxic to your pets. Raisins, (as well as grapes) have been known to cause kidney failure in cats. Just a few raisins and you may find yourself on the way to the pet emergency clinic. 

Cats are naturally curious creatures drawn to all things new. Cats delight in the texture and luminescence of glow sticks and chew them up.  While the liquid contents of glow sticks is non-toxic, it is an irritant to your cat's mouth, eyes and rectal tissue and may cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Thirsty Cat Fountains hopes that you enjoy Halloween and keep your pet safe. Happy Haunting! 

Reference for this article came from the 

Northern Illinois Cat Clinic and thenest.com.

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