Halloween can be a fun-filled time for everyone, including your pets if you take the correct precautions.
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• Only dress your pet up if they enjoy the process. Costumes that are too confining or block their vision are to be avoided. We usually dress the Bayou Boys up for their photo session and then we are done. They do not participate in trick or treating and we don’t go to pet costume contests. If your pet decides to ingest part of a costume, you could be spooked with a $1,872 vet bill to remove it.
• Keep any decorations out of your dog or cat’s reach, especially candles or jack o’ lanterns. Fire happens.
• Candy is not for your pet but there are some cute Halloween themed treats that you can give them. If your dog gets his paws on some chocolate, it could be BIG trouble. The average cost to treat food poisoning is $830.
• If you are expecting little ghouls and goblins to knock on your door, why not put your pet in the bedroom? They won’t escape or be frightened by a group of ghastly gremlins! Treating anxiety in pets can leave you howling at the moon to the tune of $394. The Bayou Boys will be taking Treatibles® on Halloween to help them stay calm.
*Costs based on PetPlan’s 2016 research
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that are very good tips... and we will follow your advice, I don't like clawstumes so I will go as a nekked weimaraner this year :ol)
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than a nekkid Weimaraner!
DeleteExcellent tips! We have to laugh...Phenny’s comment is pretty funny! BOL!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Phenny cracks us up!
DeleteGreat tips and cute picture! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jenny!
DeleteVery good advice! Mom doesn't like all the doorbell ringing. Last year we had class so we were not home. This year, we might leave too so we don't have to deal with it all.
ReplyDeleteWe will be hiding out this Halloween too!
DeleteWE don't see too many pups actually out trick or treating or dressed but every so often we see them at pet store functions and they look so cute.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
Our Golden Retriever used to sit on the front porch with us to hand out candy. He'd dress up and the kids all loved him!
DeleteThat's some great advice.
ReplyDeleteWe always like to help our friends stay safe.
DeleteExcellent Advicements. WE actually sorta LIKE Claws Tooms.
ReplyDeleteBentley and Pierre don't mind dressing up either. It's a good thing too because I love to put clothes on them. LOL!
DeleteThis is great information, guys, and you both look fabulous in your costumes! Mom is thankful that we live on 2nd floor and far behind a picket gate. We shouldn't have any trick or treaters this year!
ReplyDeleteWe will have hoards of goblins but will turn out the lights and not participate this year. LOL!
DeleteGreat information, and great tips ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Do you celebrate Halloween in Switzerland?
DeleteWe mostly just put Halloween themed bandanas on the dogs. Luke doesn't mind wearing coats or shirts, so I almost got a costume for him this year, but just couldn't find what I wanted! :)
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
We haven't picked out the boys a costume so they may be the same thing!
DeleteThose are some great tips!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Jakey, Arty & Rosy
Thank you! We try to share safety tips with our pals.
DeleteWonderful tips! I will be going to a halloween pawty just for dogs!
ReplyDeletehugs
Mabel
Hazel too
Excellent information! We hope the mom doesn't try to dress us up this year.
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping for the same thing but fear we will be dressed up for photos. BOL!
DeleteGreat post. I dress most of my cats for a quick photo of each.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so right. As a retired vet tech...yeah...you are so right. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThose are FABulous tips boys! And, you should have seen me try and fight Ma with MY costume for halloweenie! Oh boy! I taught 'that' a thingie or two! BOL! I don't mind the headbands for 30 seconds, then they gets destroyed..heheheheeee
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
The extent of 'dress up' around the Ranch is bandanas. But I LOVED your costumes. Great advice!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice and infographic.
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