My favorite time of year is now nearly upon us. What am I gonna be for Halloween, you ask? Well, you'll just have to wait and see, friend-o.
But in case you missed it, elsewhere on Gadzoo our pal
Steve Dale has some good advice on how to have a safe Halloween with your pets. Some of his tips include:
1. Jack O'Lanterns: Aromas from lit candles can cause respiratory distress and even death in pet birds. Also, cats jumping on tables might knock over a candle or a lighted pumpkin, causing a fire.
2. Goodie Bags: While a mountain of candy isn't the best thing for kids, some of those treats can be hazardous to pets. Ingesting only a small amount of the artificial sweetener Xylitol (mostly used in sugarless gum) is dangerous. A simple box of raisins may be good for kids, but raisins are hazardous to dogs. Dogs who enjoy candy seldom stop after a few pieces, and too much candy -- and candy wrappers, which may also be scarfed down -- can trigger an upset tummy. Chocolate is toxic for dogs and cats (particularly dark chocolate). Keep candy in a secure place, away from Fido.
3. Buy Pet Friendly Decorations: Last year, a reader wrote about a mummy decoration his cat unraveled and swallowed. The pet was rushed into emergency surgery for an obstruction. Luckily, he survived...You can read
more tips here.
Happy haunting....
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