🎃 Halloween Safety Tips for Cats

🚪 Create a quiet, safe space

Trick-or-treaters, costumes, and visitors can make even the friendliest cats feel anxious. Set up a calm room away from the action, with their bed, litter box, food, and fresh water.

Keep curtains closed, play soft music, and make sure the door stays shut — it’ll give your cat a quiet spot to retreat to when things get noisy.

Tip: Use Moggie to check if your cat’s rest levels drop or their movement spikes during busy evenings. If they’re pacing or restless, it’s a good sign they need a little extra quiet time.

🍬 Keep sweets and decorations out of reach

Many Halloween treats contain ingredients that are toxic to cats — especially chocolate, raisins, and artificial sweeteners like xylitol.

Keep sweets sealed and stored high up, and clear away wrappers and decorations quickly. Cats are curious, and shiny foil or string lights can be tempting but dangerous if chewed or swallowed.

Did you know? A sudden drop in appetite or grooming can sometimes follow a mild stomach upset — Moggie helps you notice if something’s not quite right after the festivities.

🕯️ Be careful with candles and pumpkins

Curious cats + flickering flames = trouble. Swap real candles for battery-powered ones to keep tails, whiskers, and paws safe.

If you’re carving pumpkins, make sure your cat can’t nibble on them — mouldy pumpkin can upset their stomachs once it starts to spoil.

👻 Watch for signs of stress

Some cats hide when they’re stressed; others become clingy, vocal, or overgroom. Stress can also affect sleep — if your cat’s rest or activity looks different over a few days, it’s worth taking note.

Moggie makes it easy to see these subtle changes. A spike in restlessness, shorter naps, or less playtime can all be signs your cat needs a bit more calm and comfort.

Simple fixes like sticking to feeding routines, using a pheromone diffuser, or spending quiet one-on-one time can make a big difference.

🐾 Keep indoor cats safely indoors

If you have indoor-outdoor cats, it’s best to keep them inside on Halloween night.

Loud noises, fireworks, and strangers in costume can be disorienting or even dangerous.

Pro tip: Encourage calm play indoors earlier in the evening to help your cat burn off energy before the trick-or-treating starts.