Halloween Archives - Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital

Spooktacular Halloween Treats

Spooktacular Halloween Treats By Dr. Marisa Pasekoff, Veterinarian Halloween is probably my most favorite holiday. Growing up in Miami, we never celebrated it much. We did the traditional pumpkin carving and trick or treating, which I have now passed on to my children, but we never decorated the house and…

Pet Proofing Your Home For The Holidays

Pet Proofing Your Home For The Holidays By Staci Turney, Assistant Hospital Manager As summer turns to fall, we look ahead to the cool weather and warmth of emotions that come from celebrating the upcoming holidays with family and friends. Hopefully, Covid will subside enough to allow our family traditions…

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Halloween

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Halloween By Dr. Sonia Sandhu, Veterinarian 1. Keep your pets away from Trick-Or-Treat Candy: Keep candy secured in a safe region where your pet doesn’t have access such as a high cabinet, secured with a lock. There are many toxins in Halloween candy…

Tricks to Keep your Pet Safe This Halloween

Tricks to Keep your Pet Safe This Halloween By Dr. Paige Roberts, Veterinarian Fall is here and Halloween is just around the corner! The Halloween season is a time of spooky stories, fun costumes, and sweet treats; it also comes with a few unique hazards for our furry friends. Here…

Halloween Hazards For Your Pet

Halloween Hazards For Your Pet By Dr. Tracy Appelbaum, Managing Veterinarian Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families, but it can be downright spooky for our pets. Skip the nightmares by following these simple precautions to keep your pet happy and healthy this Halloween. Make sure you…

Holiday Helpful: Sugary Sweets Are NOT Pet Treats!

Holiday Helpful: Sugary Sweets Are NOT Pet Treats! By Dr. Lindsay Lane, Veterinarian In the upcoming months we have 3 of my most favorite holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Of course my favorite thing about these holidays…the FOOD! Who doesn’t love chocolate, turkey, gravy, and a most bountiful delicious array of the best…