Halloween decoration is a must for the month of October, but this emblematic fruit, good for your health, can also represent a risk for the most greedy small dogs. Precautions to take.
If you own a dog (or have a neighbor or loved one who doesn’t leave their faithful companion), certain precautions should be taken as Halloween approaches. Because, throughout the month of October, the festive decoration leaves room for creativity. If fright is the key to a successful Halloween party, there is no need to cause real fear, especially for our pets.
Indeed, one of the essential traditions in view of October 31 is the sculpture of pumpkins. Digging your pumpkin, decorating it and slipping a candle inside is also a ideal activity to do with the children while waiting for Halloween night. It allows you to decorate the house and put your guests in the mood as soon as they walk through the door. But seasonal fruitwith its tempting smell, obviously attracts our pets, who lick their lips.
Pumpkin is a food that has many benefits for dogs: it contains fiber, potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, carotene, zinc, and has the advantage of facilitating digestion. “Unsweetened pumpkin puree, canned or baked pumpkin should be fine for puppies. But some pumpkin parts and products are dangerous” warn American insurance experts Howden Insurance. In fact, pumpkin seeds can pose a choking hazard for small dogs.
It is therefore recommended to clean a pumpkin well, remove its skin which can cause intestinal obstruction, roast the food and grind the seeds well before pleasing your beloved doggie. If you place a pumpkin as a decoration in the garden, also pay attention to the stems and leaves which are often covered with thorny hairs, add the specialists. Finally, it is best to opt for pumpkins purchased in an organic store and to avoid raw decorative pumpkins sold in stores or florists. Finally, do not hesitate to consult a veterinarian in case of unusual symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.