Halloween is fun for people—but for many pets it’s a perfect storm of stress and hazards: doorbells ringing nonstop, strangers in masks, excited kids running through the house, open doors, and candy everywhere. Add costumes that can irritate skin or restrict breathing, and Halloween can quickly tu...
A garden or backyard should be a safe place for your dog or cat to explore, nap in the sun and sniff everything. But many typical European and North American yards are full of hidden dangers: toxic plants, spilled chemicals, compost, slug pellets, cocoa mulch and more. Most owners never plan to put...