Keeping your pets safe on Halloween
Thursday March 31st, 2011
By taking a few precautions, you can ensure a happy Halloween for everyone in the family, pets included. (And if you have a pooch that wants to dress up for the occasion, don't miss our favorite dog costumes.)
- Chocolate is hazardous to dogs, so be sure to keep the candy bowl out of reach. If your pet discovers the bowl, he's likely to consume a large quantity of chocolate since it's all sitting in one easily accessible place. Candy wrappers and foils can be also be hazardous if swallowed, as intestinal blockage may occur. If you discover your dog has devoured the candy bowl contents, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435).
- Keep pets safely inside, rather than out in the yard. The noise and commotion from trick-or-treaters might spook your pet, and there is always the risk that pranksters may release your pet from the yard. This is especially important for black cats, as they are often specifically targeted for torment or abuse on Halloween.
- The constant ringing of the doorbell may overly excite or frighten your pet, and the frequent opening of the door provides him with the opportunity to escape. It's a good idea to keep your dog contained in an area where he can't easily make a run for it. (Keep ID tags on him, just in case.) This also keeps your pet safely away from trick-or-treaters, who he may not react kindly to out of fear.
- Lit pumpkins and wagging tails do not go hand in hand. Keep pumpkins out of reach to prevent burns and fires (not to mention smashed pumpkins). If consumed in large quantities, pumpkins can cause stomach issues and intestinal blockage.
- If you have a dog who's dressing up this year, make sure he is comfortable in his costume. He may look cute in it, but remember that he's a living animal, not a dress-up doll, and any restriction of movement or breathing is a bad sign. Check to make sure there are no loose parts that could get caught and strangle him, and that there is nothing on the costume he can try to eat. Don't leave your dog unsupervised while he has his costume on.
Pet safety during Halloween
March 31st, 2011
Any time pets are forced out of their routine and made to face an unfamiliar scenario; there are chances that the animal, whether cat , dog, or hamster can get injured suffering physical or psychological...
Product Review: Halloween Party Collar
March 31st, 2011
Pet Product Review - Halloween Party Collar I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!! I love everything about it, from the spooks, the candy, the decorations, the pumpkins and of course the costumes. For me, the entire...
|
"Celebrate a joyful and harmless halloween.. Do some precautionary measures.. Prevention is better than CURE" over 3 years ago by Anonymous |
|
|
Halloween is just a few days to go. Always keep these safety tips in our mind. Have a safe halloween! over 3 years ago by Anonymous |
|
|
Thank you for the useful tips to keep our pets safe. over 3 years ago by Anonymous |
|
|
Thanks for your Tips on keeping our pets safe! We need to be responsible while enjoying Halloween. Better safe than sorry! Happy Halllloweeeeeeeeen! over 3 years ago by Anonymous |
Recent conversations on these topics
-
ken griff shoes
This article is impressive,I hope that you will continue doing nice article like this.And do you like <a href="http://www.cheap-griffeys.com/">ken griff shoes</a>,I have collected many beautiful <a href="http://www.cheap-griffeys.com/">griff shoes</a> these years, <a href="http://www.cheap-griffeys.com/">the griff</a> are so popular, I think you also can shop one <a href="http://www.cheap-griffeys.com/">ken griff</a> shoes online store.
-
White House Pet Correspondents Benefit
Wendy Diamond and Lucky invite you to the Animalfair.com’s 2nd annual White House Pet Correspondents Benefit for our Nation’s Heroes and Sheltered Pets! P2V was founded by Dave Sharpe in October 2009. After serving in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces in Pakistan, Sharpe became violent towards family, friends and himself. He suffered from cold sweats, random crying, and uncontrollable outbursts. Eventually, he was diagnosed with PTSD. One day, Sharpe adopted a pit bull puppy, Cheyenne. Soon after, Sharpe’s family and friends noticed a significant change in his behavior – fewer outbursts, a better attitude. “Cheyenne,” he says, “is my savior.” Since 2009, P2V has matched men and women with companion animals, mostly dogs. P2V provides two programs: P2V Matches, an adoption program, and P2V Connections, an animal-wounded warrior socialization and visitation program. Service is currently limited to active duty military personnel, veterans, and emergency first responders, or spouses and survivors. Special considerations can be made for other family members, next of kin and companions on a case-by-case basis. Sophie LaMontagne & Katherine Kallinis the stars of TLC’s DC Cupcakes, Adam Falkoff, John Arundel, Shelley Hymes, Peter Mirijanian, Susan Lavine, Pia Maria and Steve Norris, Tina and Spike Karalekis, John McLaughlin, Christa Ventikos, Tucker Carlson, John McCaslin, Angie Goff, Cheryl Romero and many special surprise guests will be some of the exciting people to meet there! We would love if you would join us to celebrate the second annual 2011 White House Pet Correspondents Benefit. This is an intimate celebration to honor Pets2V an organization Helping Heal the lives of our Nation’s Heroes and Sheltered Pets! There will be adorable dogs up for adoption where party participants (whether Republican or Democrat) can see if they click with any of the lovable dogs throughout the evening. Diamond promises if Bo Obama and/or Champ, Joe Biden’s seven-month-old German Shepherd rescue attend they will have a ball (or be thrown a ball) at this benefit. Date: April 28th 2011 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Art and Soul The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel 415 New Jersey Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001 Tickets: $50 donation with proceeds supporting P2V log onto:www.animalfair.com
-
RuFFDay.com
www.RuFFDay.com Check it out !
-
Puppy Shower & Adult Dog Gifts
Find great puppy shower gifts and gifts for your adult dog at www.WelcomePup.com. Teething Pup packages are great for the new pup! Cuddle Pup packages and more. Quality toys well made and well priced, WelcomePup.com...nice!
featured articles
Dog bites anchorwoman on live TV
by Leslie Smith on February 9th, 2012
Animal behavior: Like baby, like dog
February 10th, 2012
Video: Dog help in the office
February 11th, 2012
eBay: Please stop enabling unscrupulous breeders
by Leslie Smith on February 8th, 2012
Former ‘Bachelor’ star to help control dog population
February 8th, 2012
Romney dog redux: Car stopped for suspected animal cruelty
February 9th, 2012
offers from our sponsors
Coupons and free offers on dog food, dog supplies, and more
March 31st, 2011
Eukanuba 28 Day Challenge
July 13th, 2011
0 comments | leave your own comment