The trick-or-treat tradition carries different meanings and impacts - for kids, it's a wonderful time for free candy, and for the adults, it can be enjoying the joy we see in the kids.

However, for your furry friends at home, it can be a night of trauma, and no, we're not warning you about the dangers of letting your pet eat chocolate; it's more than that.

Protecting your pets from "Doorbell Anxiety"

It all begins when the neighborhood's scare or cuteness suspects approach your door.

"They get that doorbell anxiety, and if we're aware of that, we can help prevent that," said veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson.

Dr. Hutchinson said that you shouldn't assume you know how your pet is going to react, because all they see is an intruder.

"It's our job to protect those children from our pets,

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