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Tips for
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for Adults | Parties
Trick or
Treating | Yard
Haunts | Pet
Care
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. Keep your cats or dogs inside for the night
if you don't already do it.
 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.
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