Basic Pet Safety for Halloween 

• it is especially important to keep your feline inside for several days before and after Halloween. Black cats in particular may be at risk from children's pranks or other cruelty-related incidents. As a safety precaution, many shelters will not adopt out black cats around Halloween.
• Don't leave your pet in the yard on Halloween. There have been reports of vicious pranksters who have teased, injured, stolen and even killed pets on this night
• No tricks or treats: Keep all Halloween candy out of your pet's reach. Chocolate can be poisonous to animals, and tinfoil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.
• It's not a bright idea to keep lit pumpkins around companion animals. Pets can knock them over, and curious kittens especially run the risk of being burned.
• All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room during peak trick-or-treat visiting hours. Too many strangers in unusual garb can be scary and stressful for pets.
• When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that Max or Mittens doesn't dart outside.
  Make sure all your pets are wearing current identification, just in case.
• If you have a highly strung pet, like a dog that is afraid of strangers, take time now to try to acclimate the pet to the rigors of Halloween night. Doorbells ringing over and over can drive a dog wild. Lots of squealing children can scare any pet! Decide what you will do with your pet on Halloween night; will they stay in the living room with you, will they do better in a crate or closed into a room they feel safe in? Extremely sensitive dogs may do better with a mild sedative or perhaps a night out at the kennel or the vets office.

5 Great Pet Safety Products 

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Pet Blinker Dog Safety Lights - Small/Medium (Red White & Blue)

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Keep your pet and yourself safe at night during walks or just when you are out and about! Pet Blinkers attach easily to collars, leads, and harnesses. They are water resistant and visible up to 1/2 mile. Each Pet Blinker comes with one flashing button light, stainless steel clip, and three AG3 batteries (already installed). Pet Blinkers come in a variety of flashing colors, and are lightweight and easy to use. Great for kids, too! Size: Small/Medium - 1.5 inches long including clasp. Color: Red...1 point

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Simplest pet containment system on the market. Plug transmitter in your home. Pet wears a lightweight receiver collar which listens for signal. Signals three levels of correction, or beep only. Adjust radius from just a few feet up to 90ft. in all directions. Covers a circular area up to 1/2 acre (180ft. dia.). Completely portable. Includes training/set up video, collar, batteries, and training flags.1 point

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Rugged and quiet, these popular plastic tags are available in enough shapes, sizes, and colors to suit any pet; and backside has color-matched SCOTCHLITE® coating to make tags highly reflective at night. Traditional stainless steel tags are laser engraved for readability and durability; and backside has SCOTCHLITE® sticker to make tags highly reflective at night. We recommend Small for pets up to 16 lbs, Medium for pets 17-25 lbs, Large for pets 26 lbs and over. To add OwnerAlert! just click the...0 points

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It is the first full featured trainer designed for both the professional trainer and the average pet owner with no training experience. The Remote Trainer can be used to deter unwanted behavior such as digging, chewing on furniture, jumping on guests, or barking. Or, it can be used for basic obedience training such as teaching the "come" command. With its range of up to 100 yards, you will have the control you need to train around your home or even at the park. The expanded training manual writt...0 points

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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

The ASPCA this week issued a set of essential safety tips for "pet parents" to keep furry family members safe and sound during upcoming Halloween period.

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Halloween Pet Safety

Halloween is also a time to think about pet safety. Unfortunately, Halloween is one of the key times that pets get lost and some fall into misguided hands. Other pets suffer from eating those lovely treats that the kids bring home. Here are some tips to help your pets through a somewhat confusing time for them.

ASPCA: Animal Poison Control Center

As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

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Top 10 Things Pets Don't Like About Halloween 

1. Ringing doorbells or loud knocking on the door
2. Screaming Kids
3. Scary Costumes
4. Forbidden Treats - They might think they love chocolate, but it and candy can make them VERY, VERY sick.
5. Not having an ID tag, or not having a current tag
6. Indoor cats that get outside
7. Strangers
8. Loud Music and Sounds
9. Masks and Hats or Hoods
10. Noisy costume accessories

Tricks and Treats for Pets and their owners 

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Safe Pets = Happy Pets 

Tips for Dressing Your Pet in a Costume or Going Trick-or-Treating

• Practice: Get your pet used to the costume you have selected. Have him wear it several times before the actual day. He will be so busy watching all the Halloween activities that he should not have to worry about some strange new piece of clothing. For more choices, visit the Halloween Shop.
• Use Your Leash: Your pet may become frightened or spooked by loud or unusual sounds. On the other hand, he or she may also want to run to play with kids or other pets. Keep your pet on a leash and away from the areas cars are driving by.
• Take Your Own Treats: Pets often want to taste the goodies which are very harmful for your pet. Chocolate can be toxic, and other candies can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Take some pet treats with you so he can get his own kind of "goodies" during the evening.
• Listen To Your Pet: If your pet really doesn't like to wear a costume, don't force him. Even if he looks really cute, forcing a pet to do something he does not wish to do can result in some bad behaviors and future conflicts.
• Pet ID Tag: Make sure pets are wearing current Pet ID Tags. Many pets get spooked and escape. Unfortunately they end up in shelters without identification.
• Not Too Tight: Make sure that the costume is not too tight. You should be able to get two or three fingers between your pet and any fabric or tie that goes around your pet, especially around the neck.
• No Loose Parts: Make sure there are no loose parts on the costume that your pet can eat. Objects such as loose fabric or buttons can become lodged in the intestines causing an obstruction. Loose parts can also cause your pet to trip or become tangled in the costume, resulting in fear, anxiety and a future dislike of this holiday.
• Be Highly Visible: Make sure the costume is very reflective so that your pet can be easily seen by drivers. You can buy reflective tape and add strips to the costume.
• Not Too Hot or Heavy: Your pet could overheat if the costume is too hot or too heavy. Take special care to check his level of comfort several times during the evening. Excessive panting or falling behind should signal you to quit.

Pet Costume Parade 

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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems by Cesar Millan

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Fans of the National Geographic Channel's The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan will be grateful for Cesar's Way, an accessible guide to help new and current dog owners better understand the needs of their beloved pets. If you are not yet a fan, try to catch a couple of episodes of the remarkable show--you will be amazed, impressed, and motivated to create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with your dog. In Cesar's Way, Cesar explains that dogs are not complicated, and despite what various...1 point

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Now there is a better way to have that special bond you always wanted with your dog. Learn how you can get results in a short time, using praise and treats. A truly interactive DVD, which reveals many of the best-kept secrets of positive dog training. Two top Los Angeles trainers guide you step by step, through simple, gentle techniques that produce amazing results. You'll learn training without ever laying a hand on your dog. Master the magic of clicker training, used for movie animals. Discove...1 point

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Dog Safety Tips 

Halloween Movies 

Decided to stay in with Fluffy and Fido this year? While you are keeping them safe and handing out candy, why not watch something just a little (or very) scary?

001- Saw

002- Underworld: Evolution

003- Saw II

004- Hostel

005- The Messengers

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Liners This is all great information. Definitely keep chocolate away from them and make sure they're comfortable. Halloween can be a fun and scary night for everyone. Here's an article that gives tips How to Keep Dogs Safe. Posted November 01, 2007

Snakesmum Hi, What a good idea for a Lens, at this time of year! I'm so glad they banned the use of fireworks in most states in Australia - the pets are much happier without all that noise. :-) Jean Posted October 31, 2007

prosperity66 5 stars for the pet pictures! They are so cute :) Happy Halloween! Posted October 30, 2007

Mandi Interested in all around pet safety? Check out my group for Pet Safety at http://www.squidoo.com/group/create_lens/petsafety/00966216669fe79768d8c71222608321 Posted October 13, 2007

Gatsby I have always wanted a black cat. I cannot understand why someone would do something just plain mean. Solve Dog Behavior Problems Posted October 06, 2007

DogWhisperWoman 5* My friends dog was killed by someone on that night. Dog Whisper Woman Posted October 06, 2007

 

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