by Kerry RVN, Bright Side Vets With Halloween just around the corner and Bonfire Night following closely behind, it's an exciting time of year for us, but not always for our furry friends! Strange costumes, unexpected visitors and loud fireworks can leave some pets feeling frightened and anxious. Recognising the signs Not all pets show anxiety in the same way. Some may tremble, pant, pace or hide, while others become unusually clingy, restless or vocal. Even pets who have pre

When did we start celebrating spooky season? Halloween, celebrated every 31st October, has roots stretching back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced "sow-in”), marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter. The Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, the UK, and northern France, believed that on the night before the new year, 1st November, the boundary between the living and the dead blurred. Ghosts could return to earth, so people

by Kerry RVN, Bright Side Vets Halloween can be great fun for us, but for our pets, strange costumes, a constantly ringing doorbell and tempting treats can make it a rather spooky night! Keep the treats for the humans. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats, while some sugar free sweets contain xylitol, which is extremely dangerous to dogs. Sweet wrappers can also cause problems if swallowed, so keep your Halloween haul safely out of paws’ reach. Think about the spooky visit