How to Save your Cat from Halloween
Keep your feline friend safe on the big night of goblins, ghosties and ghouls.
I tend to hide out myself, the sound of kids shrieking "Boo!" gives me nightmares for weeks, but there are plenty of poor shivering cats out there who could suffer needlessly over Halloween.
In a selfless attempt to alleviate their plight, I heartily recommend that every person read these tips for Cats at Halloween. Just pay attention to these five basic safety rules and the whole family, cats included, can enjoy a happy Halloween.
1. No tricks or treats
Dogs are always the ones to get stuck into the chockie treat. Better keep an eye on them. And I mean really keep an eye on them, you have to be vigilant, you just can't trust well-meaning revelers these days.
Bear in mind that anyone misguided enough to toss a toffee to a dog, can just as easily coax a cat with chocolate. Don't let them! Chocolate is poison.
2. No decorations in reach
Lights look so tempting when they twinkle and flicker that it's very hard to resist playing with them. Kittens can't be let loose anywhere twinkling lights, and even a dignified cat like myself can have a senior moment. If you chew those lights, you'll end up with nasty cuts in the mouth. Those shards of glass or plastic are sharp when you crunch them!
I don't want to mention the deadly electrical shock, that's too upsetting to even think about. Dreadful.
3. No pumpkins
I am older now, and much wiser in the ways of candles, but not all cats have the benefit of my intelligence.
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4. No Silly Costumes
Let's be frank here, dogs usually don't mind wearing silly things. Most dogs are deliriously happy to look dopey if it pleases people while a cat, on the other hand, has far too much sense of self-worth to look foolish.
There are exceptions of course. You may be fortunate to have as your companion a cat who has so much elegance that a tasteful costume is acceptable. Make sure it's completely safe and your cat can get out of it fast.
Safe Cat Costume
Zanies Princess Cat Costume One Size
Amazon Price: $5.75 (as of 12/11/2009)
Baroness-style ball gown, is 9 1/2" long and made of sheer, tulle fabric with two Velcro for easy on-off and safe disrobing.
But look at this elegant model, don't you think she's a good-looker?
5. Lock up your cat
Strangers coming round the house are stressful enough at the best of times but, if the front door is being frequently open and shut and noisy children are bouncing on the doorstep, don't be surprised if you end up with a semi-deranged cat. Why not do your cat a favour and put a sign on your front door asking children to knock gently? It's at least worth a try.
I recommend that your cat has a dedicated room with a small bowl of nibbly things and gentle music playing - far from the madding crowd.
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- makingamark makingamark Nov 28, 2009 @ 2:26 am
- very sensible lens 5* plus I've added it into my cat lensography All About Cats http://www.squidoo.com/about-cats
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- aj2008 aj2008 Aug 23, 2009 @ 4:04 am
- Vladi - you are so wise! I am so glad you survived your near miss with a candle in kittenhood.
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- Such good advice Vladi! Misty Blue says Hello.
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