Thought the picture was so cute! But important tips too. Link to
article is HERE.
<http://www.aspca.org/news/oct-monthly-members-2010.html#2>
Spook-tacular Halloween Pet Safety Tips
[dog dressed up]
With October nearing its end, the ASPCA would like to share some common
sense tips that'll help keep your pets safe and stress-free during
your upcoming Halloween festivities.
* No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters,
not for Scruffy and Fluffy.
* Chocolate in all formsespecially dark or baking
chocolatecan be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Symptoms of
chocolate ingestion may include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, as
well as increased thirst, urination and heart rateeven seizures.
* Candy containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be poisonous
to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood
sugar, which leads to depression, lack of coordination and seizures. In
cases of significantly low blood sugar, liver failure has been known to
occur.
* Ingesting tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can pose a choking
hazard or cause intestinal blockage.
If you do suspect your pet has ingested a potentially dangerous
substance, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison
Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
* All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate
room, away from the front door, during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too
many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.
* A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if
you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and
cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned
or singed by candle flames.
For more Halloween pet safety tips, please visit ASPCA.org
<http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/halloween-safety-tips.html>
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