Halloween: Scary for Kids, Even Scarier for Pets

Halloween is a real treat for humans, but not so much for our pets. Did you know that chocolate is toxic to all mammals, but only dogs will eat a potentially fatal amount? The darker the chocolate, the worse it is for a dog, since milk chocolate and white chocolate are diluted with other ingredients. Read more »

Halloween: Hocus Pocus vs. Potential Horrors

Let’s start with the scarrrrrryyyyyy stuff…poisoned candy.

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Halloween Health Safety Tips: How To Have A Safe and Spooky Good Time

Halloween is just around the corner and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are gearing up for this night of fright!  But parents BEWARE! As we begin to get into the spirit of Halloween, here are some quick pointers to ensure a hauntingly delightful Halloween Read more »

Don’t Be Foggy-Headed About Dry Ice Safety!

Fall brings us the fun- filled day of Halloween! It is the perfect time for candy, pumpkins, spooky costumes and even a little magic or fog!  Do you know what creates this spooky fog?  It is none other than dry ice! Read more »

Happy Halloween: Boo!…not Boo-Hoo.

By Art Kubic, PharmD and IPC Call Center Specialist

It’s that time of year again!  Fall is finally here. Time for pumpkins, corn mazes, apple cider, leaves (and the subsequent raking/leaf blowing), and one of my absolute favorite holidays—Halloween! With trick-or-treating season right around the corner, now is the time to start making plans to ensure your little ghosts, goblins, and princesses have a safe and secure time this year. Read more »