Osborne Animal Clinic

Happy Halloween from your friends at Osborne Animal Clinic!

🎃 SHARE this Halloween Safety Reminder: Keep the Treats Away from Your Pets! 🐾

Halloween is all about candy, costumes, and fun for the family. But some of those Halloween treats and decorations can be dangerous for our four-legged family members.

🍫 Chocolate Can Be Toxic to Dogs and Cats

Not all chocolate is the same. Dark chocolate, baking chocolate, and cocoa powder are especially dangerous, but milk chocolate can also cause problems. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which pets cannot process like people can. Depending on the type and amount eaten, chocolate poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, and even death.

🍬 Other Candy Dangers

Sugar-free candy and gum may contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener that can cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar and liver damage in dogs.
Raisins and grapes can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Candy wrappers can cause choking or intestinal blockages.
Large amounts of sugary treats can cause stomach upset.

🐶 A Few More Halloween Safety Tips

Keep candy bowls out of reach. Don’t leave trick-or-treat bags or candy on tables where pets can get into them.
Watch the front door. Excited pets can slip outside when the door opens repeatedly. Keep them in a secure room or behind a pet gate.
Keep pets away from glow sticks and decorations. Chewing on decorations, electrical cords, or small Halloween accessories can cause injuries or other problems.
Be careful with costumes. Make sure costumes fit properly and don’t restrict breathing, movement, or vision. Never leave a costumed pet unattended.
Use caution with candles and pumpkins. Keep lit decorations away from curious noses and wagging tails.
Make sure identification is current. Pets can get frightened by unfamiliar noises and visitors. Updated ID tags and microchip information can help bring them home.

🚨 What if your pet eats something they shouldn’t?

Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital right away. Have the type of candy or product, estimated amount, and time of ingestion available. Never try to induce vomiting unless instructed by a veterinary professional.

A little prevention can save a trip to the emergency clinic and, in some cases, save a life.

From all of us at Osborne Animal Clinic, have a safe and happy Halloween!

📞 256-353-4339
🌐 www.osborneanimalclinic.com

We’re accepting new patients and walk-ins!

🎃 Halloween tips for dogs and cats, from the ASPCA:

🍫 Chocolate in all forms, especially dark or baking chocolate, can be very dangerous for cats and dogs.

🕯️ A carved jack-o-lantern is festive, but pets can easily knock over a lit pumpkin and start a fire.

🚪 All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate, comfortable room away from the front door.

🏷️ Make sure your pet has proper identification attached.

Questions about your pet? Call (256) 353-4339, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

We appreciate Decatur Fire & Rescue taking the time to visit Osborne Animal Clinic for a friendly safety inspection! It’s reassuring to know our local crews are familiar with facilities in our community before an emergency ever happens.

Thank you to the men and women of Decatur Fire & Rescue for the work you do to help keep our community safe, day and night. We’re grateful for your service! 🚒💙

🍂 Busy morning at Osborne Animal Clinic! 🐾

It’s a beautiful fall day here in Decatur, and we’ve already had some sweet faces come through the office! From big dogs to little ones, we’re happy to be here caring for your four-legged family members.

Need to schedule a visit? We’re accepting new patients and walk-ins!

📍 914 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur
📞 256-353-4339
🌐 https://www.osborneanimalclinic.com/

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall day! 🍁

🐱 Happy National Cat Day! Whether your cat is a lap cat, an independent roamer, or somewhere chaotically in between, today's the day to give them a little extra love — even if they act unimpressed by it, which, let's be honest, is extremely on-brand for cats.

Show us your cat in the comments — we genuinely want to see them.

🐶🐱 New puppy or kitten at home?

The first few months genuinely set the stage for a lifetime of good health — vaccination series, parasite care, and getting them comfortable with vet visits early makes everything easier down the road, including future visits that would otherwise be stressful.

Give us a call to schedule that first wellness exam.

📞 Call (256) 353-4339, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, to schedule.

At some point in your pet's life, they may require a surgical procedure. Whether it is a scheduled event or in an emergency situation. From abdominal exploration, cystotomy, biopsy, tumor removal, or caesarian section, Osborne Animal Clinic can meet your pet's needs.