v Don't leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween: There are plenty of stories of vicious pranksters who have teased, injured, stolen, even killed pets on this night.
v Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets: Chocolate is poisonous to a lot of animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.
v There are plenty of recipes for making home made dog and cat treats or there are great Halloween treats at the treat bar at Petco.
v Don't dress the dog in costume unless you know he loves it. Otherwise, it puts a lot of stress on the animal. Be sure that your pet has had an opportunity to get use to wearing the costume before you actually take him out.
v If you do dress up your dog, make sure the costume isn't constricting, annoying or unsafe. Be careful not to obstruct her vision. Be sure that you have collar with ID tags and a sturdy leash on your pet at all times.
v Pets should be kept in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours or Halloween parties; too many strangers in strange garb can be scary for a pets and a barking, snarling dog or hissing cat can scare the children.
v Place a dog gate in front of your front door to block access in case someone accidentally lets your pet out of the place where he's confined. Many dogs will run after trick-or-treaters.
v Be careful your cat or dog doesn't dart out through the open door.
v The wrappers, such as tin foil, can get stuck in your pets digestive tract and make them ill or cause death. There are plenty of recipes for making home made dog and cat treats, you can always make them on a Halloween note.
v Dogs can have lethal tails, wagging all over the place. Don't leave any lighted candles or Jack-O-Lanterns where they could be knocked over by a swinging tail or by a curious cat. Not only could your pet start a fire but they could severely burn themselves in the process.
v If the animal is very high-strung, consult your vet about tranquilizing for the night.
v When walking dogs during or after Halloween, watch carefully for what they might pick up and choke on. Bits of candy and wrappers abound on sidewalks and streets after holidays.
Make sure to keep all my friends safe this Halloween,
Tut
No comments:
Post a Comment