Dogs Trust urges owners to watch out for their dog's safety and welfare on Halloween night

Dogs Trust Ireland has advised owners to keep their dogs inside tonight, and warned against taking them trick or treating

Image: Alamy Stock Photo DOGS TRUST IRELAND has urged dog owners to pay close attention to their pet’s safety and welfare this Halloween – which the charity said “can be the worst night of the year for many dogs.”

Dogs Trust also appealed to owners not to take their dogs trick or treating, as people in costumes can be overwhelming for them, and they may run off if fireworks are going off nearby. Halloween can also be a prime time for dogs to go missing, the charity added. Owners should check their dog’s microchip details are correct, and that they have an ID tag and collar so they can quickly be returned home.

Niamh Curran-Kelly, Veterinary and Welfare Manager at Dogs Trust Ireland continued: “Preparation can help prevent disaster, and in the case of caring for our dogs, there is a lot we can do today to help them over the next 24 hours. If you are making up goody bags for trick-or-treaters, please make sure to store them up high and out of reach from your dog. Lots of Halloween sweets are poisonous to dogs, especially anything containing chocolate, raisins, grapes, and xylitol.

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