Food News: Local vet says protect animals on Halloween

"A local veterinarian, Dr. Kathryn McKenzie, recommends people keep their pets inside for the night during Halloween.
"Leaving your pets outside is not a good idea. There are plenty of tales of people who tease, injure, or even steal pet on Halloween," she advised.

"Also, as much as your pet begs for candy, remember chocolate and other types of candies can make your pet very ill. There are recipes for making homemade treats for your pet and you can even hand out these recipes at the door. Also, wrappers, such as tin foil, can get stuck in your pet's digestive track and cause them to become very ill," she added."

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