Minimizing Halloween Related Stress in Your Pets

The Collaborative Vet Podcast - Michael Dr.T Tokiwa

For many pets, Halloween can be a stressful night filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds. In this segment, we’ll explore strategies for reducing your pet’s anxiety, from managing doorbell ringing to creating a quiet “safe room” for them. Constant trick-or-treating can be overwhelming, so setting up a calm space away from the action with soothing music and familiar toys can help pets feel more secure. We’ll also discuss the importance of keeping doors secure to prevent escape, as frightened pets may try to bolt outside. Finally, we’ll suggest calming aids, like anxiety vests or pheromone sprays, that can help keep pets relaxed in the face of holiday chaos. Keeping pets calm and safe will ensure Halloween is a treat for them too.