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The Pet Maven Newsletter  
Halloween Hi-Jinks!
October 2013
In This Issue
Pet Lover's Tips for Halloween
Reserve a Sitter Today!
Pet Food Safety
Quick Links
Greetings!

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Pet Maven! We hope you have some delightful plans in store for this Boo-tiful holiday!

Since safety is always top of mind for us, we thought we'd share some timely Halloween tips! Whether you've got a Swamp-Thing Schnauzer or a Vampurr Persian, keep in mind that all the excitement can add an element of the unexpected. But if you take care and prepare, your little monsters will make it through the night un-spooked.

If you've been watching the news, you know not all treats are created equal! We're glad to hear the FDA is finally involved in regulating pet foods. We've also compiled some helpful, trustworthy links to help you keep apprised of the latest news on this very important subject.

Helen Adler 
I told Mom I wanted the Doberman costume!

Halloween is almost here! Keep the day a treat for your pup-kins and kit-kins with these helpful tricks!

Keep Treats out of Reach: Candy and chocolates are a danger to our waists, but for pets they can be fatal. Chocolate is notoriously bad for dogs, and cats can easily swallow a crinkly wrapper or decorative string which can lead to extremely dangerous intestinal blockages.

Avoid Candle-lit Pumpkins: Those flickering flames are fascinating to pets, and cats especially might be tempted to reach in with curious paws. Battery operated candles are the perfect solution!

Keep them Separated: If you expect a lot of trick-or-treaters, or if you're throwing a Halloween bash, make sure to make a safe haven for your pets. A pet might be tempted to dart out the door if it feels threatened or gets overly excited by the company.

For more great Halloween safety tips, try these links!
What suitcase?
 
Don't let kitty fool you! She doesn't really want to go to Fiji, though the miles of beautiful sandy beaches might be tempting.

Don't get caught unprepared! Make sure to reserve your favorite Pet Maven sitter for the winter holidays today! Your kitty will thank you!
Pet food and treat recalls are a real life horror story. Stay informed and read the label.  

There is a disturbing and escalating trend in pet treat and pet food recalls, in particular jerky treats manufactured in China. In fact, there have been so many incidents of jerky-treat related illnesses, the FDA is finally taking action.

Concerned pet owners can keep pets safe by careful label reading and informed selection of high-quality foods. A good rule is to avoid anything made in China, and be sure to look for misleading wording like "Packaged in America" vs. "Manufactured in America." The former often means the food was made in another country, and shipped to the US for final packaging.

For more detailed information on this important topic, please try the following links.

Reliable Recall Information Pet Food Resources