My Bestfriend

It’s Halloween once again! My favorite time of year because I don’t feel overdressed! And I can play my fantasies and be a fairy, a princess, or a superhero for a day!  Of course my pets are part of the whole shebang, also dressed up in spooky if not silly costumes.  But sometimes, I just feel staying at home and just watch out for trick-or-treaters.

Pets are especially vulnerable during such activities. The constant doorbell ringing and screaming children in strange costumes, can be very upsetting to our pets.  So here’s a few pointers to remember to ensure the safety of our pets when entertaining trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

Don’t let children pet a dog without adult supervision. I remember one Halloween when my pug Mao went berserk and wouldn’t stop barking at my friend Shaun Olmstead who came dressed up as Nosferatu! Mao also went temporarily insane and hid under the dining room table (and stayed there until the wee hours) after seeing my five-year-old nephew who showed up as a race car driver complete with a cardboard red Ferrari! I still don’t know why my poor pug acted that way but I guess every dog have its quirks!

Make sure that your pets are restrained or with another person so that they don’t dart out the open door, or keep them safe in a closed room.

Chocolate and raisins are poisonous to pets, and foil or plastic candy wrappers can be dangerous if swallowed by curious cats and dogs, so keep the trash tightly closed. Better yet, provide your pets their own treats so they can have some fun, too!

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!