Dog Halloween Event

cody & carl's blvd

Hosts an annual Woof-O-Ween Party, serving refreshments for people & their pets, yummy take home treat bags too!

We also collect donations for Animal House Shelter,

whether it be used dog toys, dog beds, dog collars or cash, the shelter is appreciative of all donations

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2009 Trick or Treaters! Happy Howl-O-Ween!

Keeping your pooch safe this Halloween...

traditions of candy, costumes and trick-or-treating might be fun for kids,

but it can be a threat for pets.

Here are some tips to keep them safe,

courtesy of David Levy, owner of Zeus & Company pet supply store in Waukegan,

and Jennifer Schoonmaker, owner of Cody & Carl's Blvd., a pet store in Barrington.

courtesy of Daily Herald Newspaper

Doggie dress-up

• Watch out for less expensive costumes with lots of elastic. It constricts a dog's skin and can imbed itself in the animal.

• Dogs aren't used to having fabric wings, hats, capes and the like. Watch out if they are near an open flame.

• Be cautious about using items around the neck since the dog could get caught on something and be choked.

Trick-or-TREAT?

• Chocolate has a chemical in it called Theobromine that causes nervousness and nerve failure.

The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is to pets.

• Candy or wrappers can choke your pet or block intestines, requiring surgery.

• Watch out if you throw candy into the garbage, where a resourceful dog can get it.

Put the candy up high and explain to children they can't give Fido sweets.

• If you want your dog to have a treat, look for dog-safe products with no fillers or by-products in them.

Doorbell duty

• Keep your pets inside, but have them wear identification just in case they escape.

• Ease your pet's anxiety by keeping the front door within view, stepping up with the candy before trick-or-treaters ring.