Adoptar a Keeping your animals safe at Halloween
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Halloween es un momento espeluznante, aterrador y divertido para nosotros los humanos, sin embargo, muchos animales domésticos y la vida silvestre encontrarán este momento del año terrorífico. Hemos reunido algunos consejos para ayudarte a mantener a tus animales seguros durante Halloween: Idealmente, deberías traer a tus animales adentro en esta época del año para reducir el ruido al que están expuestos. Si necesitas dejar a tu animal afuera, asegúrate de que esté en un lugar seguro y protegido del que no pueda escapar. Deben tener un lugar seguro donde esconderse en el interior si se asustan con los ruidos de los fuegos artificiales y los niños que piden dulces en la puerta. Dejar las luces bajas y poner la radio o la televisión puede ayudar a ahogar algunos sonidos, ya que puede ser un momento estresante para ellos. Los dueños de mascotas pueden ayudar a entrenar a sus perros y gatos para que se acostumbren a los sonidos de los fuegos artificiales de Halloween reproduciendo sonidos similares a volúmenes bajos. También es importante que nuestros animales estén seguros en una habitación segura donde no puedan salir corriendo por una puerta abierta. Asegúrate de que tu mascota lleve un collar con identificación y esté microchipada. Si se escapa, facilitará que ustedes se reencuentren. La microchipeo es un requisito legal para todos los perros y cachorros. Lleva a pasear a tus perros durante el día y en la primera parte de la noche, cuando es menos probable que haya fuegos artificiales. Aunque puede ser difícil, intenta no reaccionar ante las señales de miedo que muestra tu mascota. Reaccionar puede reforzar el miedo de tu mascota. Lamer objetos como juguetes llenos de premios puede ayudar a aliviar el estrés de tu mascota. Jugar con tu mascota es una excelente manera de distraerla, si no está demasiado asustada. Mantén los dulces y las decoraciones de Halloween fuera del alcance de tus mascotas. El chocolate y las pasas son altamente tóxicos para las mascotas, así como cualquier dulce que contenga el edulcorante xylitol. Ingerir hojas de aluminio o envolturas plásticas también puede provocar problemas digestivos y puede requerir cirugía. Si tu mascota ingiere algo tóxico, contacta inmediatamente a tu veterinario. No todas las mascotas tolerarán llevar disfraces y esto puede causarles estrés innecesario. Solo viste a tu mascota para Halloween si sabes que puede soportarlo.
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Halloween is a spooky, scary and fun time for us humans however, many pets and wildlife will find this time of year terrifying. We've put together some tips to help you keep your animals safe at Halloween: Ideally, you should bring your animals inside at this time of the year to reduce the noise they are exposed to. If you need to leave your animal outside, make sure they are in a secure and safe location they can't escape from. They must have a secure place to hide indoors if they are frightened by the noises of fireworks and trick-or-treaters calling to the door. Leaving the lights low and playing the radio or television can help drown out some of the sounds as it can be a stressful time for them. Pet owners can help train their dogs and cats to become accustomed to the sounds of Halloween fireworks by playing similar sounds at low volumes. It is also important our pets are kept safe in a secure room where they cannot dart out an open door. Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag and is microchipped. If they escape it will make it easier for you to be reunited. Microchipping is a legal requirement for all dogs and puppies. Walk your dogs during the day and earlier evening, when fireworks are less likely. As difficult as it may be, try not to react to your pet showing signs of fear. Reacting can reinforce your pets fear. Licking objects such as toys filled with treats can help ease your pet’s stress. Playing with your pet is a great way to distract them, if they are not too frightened. Keep sweets and Halloween decorations out of reach of your pets. Chocolate and raisins are highly toxic to pets, as are any sweets containing the sugar substitute xylitol. Ingesting foil or plastic wrappers can also lead to digestive problems and may require surgery. If your pet does ingest something toxic, contact your vet immediately. Not all pets will tolerate wearing costumes and it may cause them undue stress. Only dress up your pet for Halloween if you know they enjoy it. If you do choose to put your pet in a costume, make sure it does not limit your pets movement, vision, ability to breathe or behave normally. Remember that costumes can be very warm, and can prevent your pet from regulating their body temperature. Don't use costumes with any small, chewable pieces or toxic paints or dyes and don't leave your pet unsupervised while wearing a costume. Small Animals and Birds Bring your outdoor pets, including small mammals or birds, indoors into a secure garage or shed where they are protected from any loud noise or fireworks. You can also cover hutches or cages with blankets to act as soundproofing. Hedgehogs go into hibernation this time of year and often sleep in woodpiles or heavy scrub and leaves. Be sure to check under all woodpiles before lighting any bonfires to ensure there is no wildlife hibernating. Some outdoor decorations such a fake spider webs or string lights can trap wild animals. Be careful about where you hang them and remove them quickly after the festivities. Horses, ponies and donkeys should also be microchipped. You should stable your animals if you live in an area with a lot of Halloween related noises or fireworks. Securely stabled horses are less likely to escape or injure themselves when spooked. Unfortunately, stray animals can fall victim to abuse or cruel Halloween pranks. If you witness animal cruelty: Contact your local Garda station immediately Monday-Friday Telephone: For emergencies:
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