As always, we had a great time with Honey Harris this morning on KBAC. Casper, a 4-year-old Chihuahua, was a bit with his pumpkin costume. He would make a great companion for any family! Here are some tips I gave about Halloween and pets: Keep Halloween fun for all critters! If Halloween is spooky for you, just think of it from a dogs perspective: Costumed creatures, sugary treats and things that go “boo” in the night — oh my. A few simple precautions, however, can make the festive event fun for both you and your animal companion: • Watch out for candy. Chocolate in all forms can be very dangerous to dogs and cats. And some candies contain the artificial sweetener xylitol, which can also cause problems. Pumpkins and corn might not be life-threatening, but can upset stomachs. • Lighted pumpkins are fun, but be careful that Fido doesnt knock over all your work and start a fire. And curious kittens run the risk of getting burned by candles. • Dress-up can be fun for critters, but not all of them love it as much as you do. Watch the stress level, and only put on costumes that dont restrict movement or hearing or impede the ability to breathe, bark or meow. Consider a colorful bandanna if all else fails. • Keep your dog or cat in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be stressful. • If you cant resist bringing your critter along for trick-or-treating, make sure he/she can be seen from the road. Consider lighted collars or reflective tape on costumes. This is a great time to make sure your animals identification is up-to-date and secure. If your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar, tags and microchip can be a lifesaver.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:55:32 +0000
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