Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Halloween Safety Tips for Pet House Owners


These days, Hallowe'en is treated on par with Christmas as a serious vacation for decorating and parties. It isn't uncommon to visualize neighbors go overboard with spooky decoration - be it os lights lining the overhang or pretend tombstones on the field. after you own a pet, Hallowe'en will either be associate rhapsodic or making an attempt time, reckoning on your dog or cat's disposition. If this can be your 1st Hallowe'en with a quadrupedal friend reception, you ought to positively listen of vacation safety tips.


1) use caution with decorations. If you intend to swath your target pretend cobwebs or place up a Hallowe'en tree (they do exist!), be aware of choking hazards. A dog or cat would possibly get tousled in cobwebby decorations or try and style one thing indigestible. If doable, keep the Hallowe'en accents out of reach of paws and claws.


2) Be careful with treats. If you plan to keep a bowl of candy out for trick or treaters, it's probable a curious dog will want to sample what you're offering. Chocolate especially is dangerous for dogs, so you should keep candy out of reach when there's nobody at the door.

3) Keep dogs on leash when going out. The sight of dozens of costumed people on the streets may prove too much for your dog, and you may consider keeping him indoors until the peak trick or treating hour has passed. If he has to go out, though, keep a good leash on him can be useful if your dog is not used to Halloween nights.

4) Keep noise to a minimum. Some people like to augment their Halloween atmosphere with sound effects. My father used to play a haunted house record every year when we were little. While it may be good fun, if you find your pets are irritated by them you may want to opt for silence.

5) Have pet treats ready. If any dogs come to your door with their kids, you might consider having a treat out for them if the owners allow it. If anybody offers your dog treat, definitely make sure it's safe to eat. Many neighborhoods that host Halloween activities will try to include dogs in the celebration.

Lastly, if you have a costume for your dog and he resists wearing it, don't push him. It may feel uncomfortable if he's not used to wearing clothing, and you don't want your pet to be unhappy and have bad behavior encouraged. Watch your pets this Halloween and take cues from how they react, then act accordingly.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing the Halloween pet safety tips. We hope this will help a lot of pet owners out. Great post. Have a wonderful rest of your day.
    World of Animals

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