Monday, October 10, 2011

Halloween Safety for Dogs and Pets...

Dixie here...  I'd like to talk about Halloween etiquette and your pets....

On Halloween night your door bell will be constantly ringing. I know I don't like the sound - it scares me - and others of my species feel the same way.  My advice?  Either be Scrooge and don't give out candy, or keep us behind closed doors in a room just for us with lots of treats, water, and toys - perhaps a TV or music on.  

Remember chocolate is deadly to us furry creatures in any amount.  We should never have alcohol... keep your partying friends away from us!  Candy wrappers and little foil balls can get stuck in our digestive tracts... be careful where you dispose of them.  Don't leave lighted jack-o-lanterns near us or in a room we occupy - our wagging tails could knock them over. 

About costumes... Just because I like to dress in various outfits doesn't mean all my canine friends do.  Just because you find a cute costume for your pet doesn't mean they will want to wear it.  When you try it on, if they don't like it, don't force them to wear it!  They will become stressed - have diarrhea or worse.  And never put a mask on your dog or cat - you could smother them! 

My last recommendation: Never let your cat out on Halloween night! 

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