Remember, your pets can't tell you what's wrong and
what bothers them. They are more easily frightened
since they have no idea what's going on. Be
sympathetic and treat them like you'd want to be
treated if you were them!
Just because you think a certain Halloween costume for
pets is cute doesn't mean that they will enjoy wearing
them! Try it on them in advance and see how they react.
Getting Halloween treats for your visitors and kids?
Don't forget to pick up a box of dog or cat treats for
them as well!
If you own a cat and let it go outside, remember that
this a bad time of year for cats. Vicious people tend
to find Halloween an excuse to hurt or kill them. Keep
them inside for a while. They are safer inside on a
daily basis anyway.
Having an adult party? Remember, dogs, cats, birds and
other animals do not like being intoxicated. Some at
the party may think it's funny to get an animal drunk
but it can kill them. It's better to hurt someone's
feelings by telling them to leave the party than to
deal with a seriously ill pet.
what bothers them. They are more easily frightened
since they have no idea what's going on. Be
sympathetic and treat them like you'd want to be
treated if you were them!
Just because you think a certain Halloween costume for
pets is cute doesn't mean that they will enjoy wearing
them! Try it on them in advance and see how they react.
Getting Halloween treats for your visitors and kids?
Don't forget to pick up a box of dog or cat treats for
them as well!
If you own a cat and let it go outside, remember that
this a bad time of year for cats. Vicious people tend
to find Halloween an excuse to hurt or kill them. Keep
them inside for a while. They are safer inside on a
daily basis anyway.
Having an adult party? Remember, dogs, cats, birds and
other animals do not like being intoxicated. Some at
the party may think it's funny to get an animal drunk
but it can kill them. It's better to hurt someone's
feelings by telling them to leave the party than to
deal with a seriously ill pet.
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Leaving your pets outside on Halloween is not a god
idea. There are plenty of tales of malicious people
who tease, injure, steal, torture, even killed peoples
pets on Halloween. Not to mention that dogs and cats
can scare easily with all the trick-or-treaters coming
to your house. Here are some tips to keep your pets
happy on Halloween.
Leaving your pets outside on Halloween is not a god
idea. There are plenty of tales of malicious people
who tease, injure, steal, torture, even killed peoples
pets on Halloween. Not to mention that dogs and cats
can scare easily with all the trick-or-treaters coming
to your house. Here are some tips to keep your pets
happy on Halloween.
- As much as your dog or cat may beg for some of
your Halloween candy, always remember that
chocolate is deadly to them in any amount.
- If you work in a pet store, remember that this is
the time of year that can be deadly for black
cats. Some sick people who play at being what
they'll call a Satanist will buy them to
"sacrifice" If you can, don't take any black cats
or sell them during October.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you are going to dress your pet in a costume,
keep in mind that unless the dog or cat is
extremely receptive to this kind of thing, you
could be causing it discomfort and stress. Some
animals don't mind at all but others do not want
to be bothered with this kind of thing. They'll be
under enough stress with the festivities going on
outside and people at the door constantly so don't
cause them any more nervousness then you have to.
You may love to dress in costume but then, you
aren't a dog or a cat.
- If you put a mask of some type on your animal,
make sure that the eye holes are big enough for
them to see peripherally. Animals depend on their
vision to let them know what's going on and even
the nicest dog can get snippy if he can't see
what's around him. In fact, masks really aren't a
good idea.
- If you are having a indoor party, make sure that
you put your dog or cat in a room where they won't
be disturbed. Unless your pet is ultra friendly
and doesn't mind loud noises, music and lots of
people you should keep them separate for the
night. Also, be careful your cat or dog doesn't
dart out through the open door as you hand out
candy. Best bet is to just put them in a room with
some food and water for the night and check on
them once in a while to let them know everything
is fine.