American Humane Association Reminds Pet Owners to Beware This Halloween
Halloween can be great fun for kids, but without some awareness of the dangers the frightful festivities pose to animals, some holiday horrors can be all too real for family pets. The American Humane Association reminds everyone with pets to keep their animals safe on October thirty- first.
Halloween pet safety tips from the American Humane Association:
Avoid trick-or-treat trauma. The noise and groups of goblins haunting the neighborhood can be disquieting for animals, so keep pets safe inside, away from the stressful bustle and secured against escape - either on a leash or enclosed in a separate room - while you're greeting trick-or-treaters.
Dress your pets up - with a tag or other form of ID. Make sure your pets can be quickly returned to you if they do get lost, by equipping them with a collar and current ID tag - a costume they should wear every day.
Black cats. If you have a black cat, you have a special problem. Superstitions and popular mythology may lead people, especially children, to overreact in the presence of a black cat. Save your cat from unnecessary anxiety on Halloween by keeping him inside.
Pet Costumes. Pet costumes are the latest Halloween craze, but some animals find the experience of being dressed up stressful. Let your pet be the judge. If he struggles or appears uncomfortable, then he probably prefers to celebrate as a Corgi rather than Casper! Opt for a fancy collar instead. If you decide on a costume, make sure pets can move freely and won't stumble over capes or dangling accessories. And, never tie anything around the neck that could cause choking or strangulation.
Pets and candy. Halloween treats can be hazardous - even lethal - to pets. The stimulant in chocolate can make dogs very ill, and even cause death if consumed in large enough quantities. Even "healthy" foods for humans - like grapes and raisins - can be harmful for pets to eat. So, play it safe if you want to treat your animal tricksters this Halloween, stock up on dog biscuits and catnip toys.
Visit American Humane Association for more pet safety tips.
Halloween pet safety tips from the American Humane Association:
Avoid trick-or-treat trauma. The noise and groups of goblins haunting the neighborhood can be disquieting for animals, so keep pets safe inside, away from the stressful bustle and secured against escape - either on a leash or enclosed in a separate room - while you're greeting trick-or-treaters.
Dress your pets up - with a tag or other form of ID. Make sure your pets can be quickly returned to you if they do get lost, by equipping them with a collar and current ID tag - a costume they should wear every day.
Black cats. If you have a black cat, you have a special problem. Superstitions and popular mythology may lead people, especially children, to overreact in the presence of a black cat. Save your cat from unnecessary anxiety on Halloween by keeping him inside.
Pet Costumes. Pet costumes are the latest Halloween craze, but some animals find the experience of being dressed up stressful. Let your pet be the judge. If he struggles or appears uncomfortable, then he probably prefers to celebrate as a Corgi rather than Casper! Opt for a fancy collar instead. If you decide on a costume, make sure pets can move freely and won't stumble over capes or dangling accessories. And, never tie anything around the neck that could cause choking or strangulation.
Pets and candy. Halloween treats can be hazardous - even lethal - to pets. The stimulant in chocolate can make dogs very ill, and even cause death if consumed in large enough quantities. Even "healthy" foods for humans - like grapes and raisins - can be harmful for pets to eat. So, play it safe if you want to treat your animal tricksters this Halloween, stock up on dog biscuits and catnip toys.
Visit American Humane Association for more pet safety tips.
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