Ah, Halloween; the time of year when no one is allowed to say that you can’t dress up as a superhero while eating enough sugar to put yourself into low-Earth orbit. For you, Halloween might be a fun reprieve from normal clothes, as well as a candy-fueled kickoff to the holidays. But for a dog it presents a new batch of hazards. Here are the Top 10 Halloween dangers for dogs you need to watch out for.
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With Halloween coming up, you may be wondering if it would be OK for you to add a little color to your pet's fur. After all, there are lots of products and services for this available on the market.
While it may be OK to do this in certain situations - with certain cats or dogs (with the right disposition), and with certain products - typically coloring your pet's fur isn't the best idea. In many cases it can be messy and cause your pet discomfort or distress. And in some cases, it can actually lead to significant health and safety problems.
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Halloween is just around the corner and so, if you’ve got pets, you should be aware that there are a few pet emergencies that occur more commonly on and around Halloween.
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