A Safe and Sound Halloween for Dogs
Even if you are sure that your dog will be totally relaxed and no amount of noise or comings and goings will affect her sweet and loving demeanor, restrain her while the door is opening and closing. Even a friendly dog may dash through an open door, lured by the smell of candy and treats.
Candy, especially chocolate, must always be kept out of a dog's reach. Make sure everyone in the family, even young children, understand that they cannot share chocolate treats with the dog. Chocolate is toxic to dogs. It can cause restlessness and hyperactivity, vomiting, severe diarrhea, heart arrhythmia, seizures and even death. See Hide Those Easter Baskets for more about dogs and chocolate. Make sure your tired little ghosts and goblins don't come home after a busy night and leave their Halloween goody bags on the floor or any place where a dog can get into them.
Place lighted candles and Jack O'Lanterns where they can't be knocked over by pets. Be especially careful around curious pups and dogs with large happy tails. Besides the obvious fire danger, spilled hot wax can burn skin.
Don't leave your pet alone outside on Halloween, even in a fenced yard. A dog might be upset by costumed strangers walking by your yard. If, for any reason, your dog must be tied outdoors for even a short time on Halloween, check the length of its chain to make sure the dog cannot reach areas where children might cut across your yard.
Pets are stolen, tormented, tortured, injured, or worse in malicious pranks every Halloween. Halloween night is a time when the family dog should be kept safely inside your home. It's the loving thing to do.
Although Halloween is a time to keep your dogs at home, safe and sound, that doesn't mean they must be completely left out of Halloween fun. See Halloween Happenings for Dogs for outdoor activities you can enjoy with your dog.
For ideas about pet Halloween costume styles and costume safety tips, see Halloween Costumes for Dogs.
Halloween Links for Dog Lovers
Kylie's Psychic Puppy Network | Funny Dog Halloween Costumes Video Animal Halloween Costumes Pictures Gallery |
Halloween Costumes for Dogs
J-B Wholesale Pet Supplies | Halloween at PETCO.com |
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