Halloween is a fun holiday for humans, but there are some things
you should do to make sure it doesn’t get scary for pets. Here are some tips that
will help keep pets safe:
· Protect your pets on Halloween by keeping them indoors. A pet
that’s out at night with trick-or-treaters might get spooked by noises and
costumes, which could cause him to run away.
· Cats should be kept indoors at all times, and if you have a solid
black or solid white cat, you should be especially careful about keeping it indoors
on Halloween. Some people are superstitious about cats and may try to scare or
harm them.
· Keep pets confined and away from the door while you’re greeting
trick-or-treaters to prevent them from darting outdoors.
· Your dog may feel that his territory is being invaded by the
constant onslaught of visitors. Keep your dog in a secluded area of the house to
help him stay calm and prevent him from growling or possibly biting your
visiting ghouls and goblins.
· Keep Halloween candy out of your pet's reach because it can make
your pet sick. In fact, chocolate and raisins can be fatal to dogs. Instead, celebrate
Halloween with goodies made especially for pets, like dog biscuits or cat
treats.
In addition, who doesn’t love dressing
up their four-legged friend for the holiday? Here are some Halloween costume
safety tips to prevent a frightfully dangerous night:
· Don’t restrict your pet’s ability to walk and sit down
comfortably. If your dog looks miserable, they probably are.
· Don’t make your pet wear a mask that covers their eyes, ears or
nose.
· Don’t put your pet in a costume that makes it difficult to
breathe. This is especially important for flat-nosed dogs such as bulldogs,
pugs, Boston terriers and Pekinese.
· Always supervise your dog while in costume so they don’t chew or
eat any costume parts.
