I want to
share with you this article I read from PetValu´s blog, about your pet safety during
Halloween celebration. These are good tips so we can all enjoy and celebrate, without
putting in any risk our beloved pets:
Halloween
Safety Tips
Posted on:
October 10th, 2013 by: Alison
Candy,
costumes and just the right amount of spooky surprises - there are many
reasons to love Halloween. But as with children, it’s important to be mindful
of your pets’ safety as you prepare for fright night.
Trick
or treat tips
Dogs are
notorious for being very excited by the ringing of the doorbell, while cats
tend to run for cover. To avoid scary surprises, such as your pet bolting
through the open door, or being spooked by a scary costume, block off your
front foyer with a gate.
You can
also set up your pet in a room far away from the doorbell with a comfy
bed and a new toy
or treat.
For dogs who don’t like strangers, arrange a play date if your dog has a friend
that lives in a neighbourhood less trafficked by trick-or-treaters. For scaredy
cats and dogs that will become stressed by your spooky visitors, consider
purchasing a pheromone
diffuser or an herbal
anxiety remedy.
Your
haunted house
When
decorating your house, keep in mind that some of your trick-or-treaters will be
canine. Use artificial candles in jack-o-lanterns that are displayed in low
places.
Want to
solidify your reputation as the dog mom of the neighbourhood? Make Halloween
treat bags for the neighbourhood dogs! You can pick up biscuits in fun fall
flavours like pumpkin
at your local Pet Valu.
Happy
Halloween Haunting
If your dog
loves the excitement of Halloween, bring him along as you trick or treat. A collar
or leash
with red LED lights will add a festive flair, and help cars spot you as your
party navigates the streets after dark. Be sure to pack some treats
(he’s bound to get a little jealous of all the treats the kids are getting) and
clean-up
baggies. With so much excitement, it’s good idea to walk your dog on
a non-retractable leash. If it’s a chilly night, don’t forget to bundle up your
pet too with a fashionable and warm sweater
or coat.
You can
dress up your dog too! Just be sure to purchase a costume designed for dogs;
your pet should be able to sit, walk and trot without the costume getting in
the way. Pet Valu has some great
costumes, so bring your dog along to try a few on.
Tricky
treats
When the
kids get home and dump out their candy haul, have them do it on the kitchen
table or a put your dog in his crate. Chocolate can be dangerous if ingested by
dogs or cats, and those wrappers can be harmful if swallowed by any pet. If
your dog isn’t tired out after all that door-to-door fun, grab a
glow-in-the-dark ball and head to the backyard for some fright night fetch.
Remember, a
safe Halloween is a happy Halloween!
And also,
some cute Halloween pet pictures from Pinterest…
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