(Radio Iowa) – With Halloween just ten days away, a pet expert suggests you start preparing your dogs and cats now for the sights and sounds that will come with trick-or-treating.
Just like how fireworks on the 4th of July can be difficult for some animals, Brittany Baumann says Halloween can be a confusing, frightening time for pets, too. Baumann suggests trying to desensitize your pets to the commotion, the doorbell ringing and people shouting “Trick or treat.” She says practice may help, like having a neighbor knock on the door now to give your pet a treat.
When spooked, some pets may dart out the door and run off, so it could be a wise move to just keep them safe in an enclosed, quiet room for trick-or-treat night.
