Veterinarian offers tips for a trick-free Halloween for 1xbet sports betting
MANHATTAN — Treats and 1xbet sports betting are great for kids and adults, but a Kansas State University veterinarian says to take extra care with dogs and cats this Halloween.
Susan 1xbet sports betting , clinical professor at the university's Veterinary Health Center, said one of the most important things to do is to keep all candy in a place where pets cannot get to it.
"Chocolate, raisins, sugar-free candies and gums, and some nuts, 1xbet sports betting be toxic to pets," Nelson said. "Candy wrappers and lollipop sticks 1xbet sports betting also become choking hazards or gastrointestinal foreign bodies if ingested."
1xbet sports betting costumes are adorable and popular. If you are planning on dressing up a 1xbet sports betting , Nelson suggested trying the costume on your 1xbet sports betting in advance. This allows the time to get used to it and to ensure your 1xbet sports betting can see, hear, smell and breathe when in costume. Make sure to avoid costumes that have any loose or small parts that can be pulled off and ingested.
"If your 1xbet sports betting seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior with a costume, consider having it wear a Halloween-themed bandana instead, as many pets prefer to dress up as themselves," Nelson said.
Family members in costumes can be just as scary for pets. Nelson said to be mindful that your 1xbet sports betting may be frightened by one of its own familiar family members when that person is disguised in a costume.
"A severe fright can make the 1xbet sports betting wary of that person for some time to come, even after the costume has been removed," Nelson said. "Get your 1xbet sports betting used to the costume well in advance of the holiday by giving it treats while wearing part of the costume, and then later, all of the costume to help the 1xbet sports betting become more familiar with it."
Unknown visitors in scary costumes and loud noises can cause even the most social and/or calm animal to be frightened or show unexpected aggression. Nelson offers these tips if your 1xbet sports betting is one that becomes anxious from noise and activity:
• 1xbet sports betting animal kenneled away from the activity or make a comfy spot in a back room.
• Turn on a radio or TV to 1xbet sports betting drown out noise caused by ringing doorbells and excited children.
• Greet visitors and hand out 1xbet sports betting at the end of the driveway.
If your 1xbet sports betting is one that gets severely distressed during this time, Nelson advised owners to speak with their veterinarian to determine if sedatives are an option and can be prescribed.
Nelson said to also be aware of these other possible Halloween hazards for your 1xbet sports betting :
• Keep 1xbet sports betting inside to protect them from tricksters. Cats, especially black ones, are often sought after with cruel intentions during Halloween and caution needs to be exercised during this time to keep them safe.
• Ensure your 1xbet sports betting has proper forms of identification, such as a microchip, collar or tags, should they run off. A reflective collar may also help others to spot your 1xbet sports betting should it go missing at night.
• Keep pets away from electrical cords and decorations. Chewing on electrical cords 1xbet sports betting lead to life-threatening electrocution and burns. Decorations using corncobs, strings or tassels 1xbet sports betting be ingested and cause obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Keep lit pumpkins and candles out of reach, as they can burn your 1xbet sports betting . A frightened or curious 1xbet sports betting also can tip over a candle, which could lead to a house fire. Consider using battery-operated lights instead. Pumpkins can be a source of toxic mold if ingested.
• Keep glow sticks away from pets. While not poisonous, glow sticks have a very bitter taste and 1xbet sports betting cause irritation to the mouth. Pets, especially cats, may drool uncontrollably and become very agitated. Some glow sticks contain a small glass vial that when broken, activates the glow stick. The glass 1xbet sports betting be harmful if ingested.
If you suspect your 1xbet sports betting has ingested something toxic, Nelson said to call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or the 1xbet sports betting Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 immediately for advice.
For more information, contact the Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5690.
