Halloween Pet Safety
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Whether you participate in Halloween or not, chances are if you live in a residential area you will get a few door knockers ready to Trick or Treat. Here are some of our tips for spending Halloween night with your best mate and keeping their safety in mind.
Ghosts, Witches and Wizards at the front door
Front doors can be an exciting place for greeting visitors most days, but you may find your furry goblin isn’t as keen when faced with a person in a strange costume. This might be confusing or scary and cause them to react a little differently than usual.
Consider creating a dog free zone around the front door or keeping them on a lead for the night.
If you think the excitement is getting a little too much, a crate or quiet room can be a great spot for them to feel safe and relax.
Whether to Trick or Treat
Halloween can be unpredictable and your dog may find the crowds, costumes and noise overwhelming. There could be an unknown surprise or a trick may await you on the other side of the door when trick or treating. If you think that venturing out is the way to go, remember to always have them on a lead and keep in mind that this may not be your typical evening walk. If you are not sure how you fur-baby will react, perhaps a late afternoon stroll might be the trick of the day.
Taking a few photos of your bestie for Halloween can be so much fun. When choosing an outfit, find something that doesn’t restrict movement and fits comfortably.
Be aware of Australian temperatures in late October, you don’t want your dog overheating under their costume. Remember it’s ok if they don’t want to dress up, they can be the paw-fect companion just the way they are!
Beware of the lurking treat monster!
Be prepared with some healthy treats so your dog doesn’t miss out on all the fun and keep the human treats away from little sniffers.These types of treats are not meant for dogs and can cause upset tummies or even an expensive after-hours vet visit if they get into the chocolate or sweets with artificial sweeteners.
A stuffed frozen treat or long chew should be all they need to keep their tummies happy.
When it's time to hang up the cloak
Keep any eye on your best mate and if they show signs they are stressed, anxious or tired it might be time to turn off the house lights or put a sign on the front door requesting no more door knocks.