Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching. In addition to the usual warnings about keeping chocolate away from your dog, and making sure he doesn’t slip out the front door when the trick or treaters come, there is a darker one.
Do you have a black dog or cat? A veterinarian I know cautions clients to keep black cats indoors and not leave black dogs unattended outdoors (or alone in your car) during the week before Halloween to a few days afterward. It may be a good idea to keep a close eye on pets of any color during this time. While it’s unlikely that your pet will be stolen and harmed during this time, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
On a more positive note…why not:
- Practice sit or down stays (in another room) while someone else hands out candy to the trick or treaters
- Make a cute costume for your dog and visit a nursing home
- Have a daytime Halloween party for your human and canine friends (dogs in costume)
- Attend one of the “Howl-oween” events sponsored by shelters or local dog-related businesses
