Happy Halloween!

Don't forget your four-legged friends at Halloween. Plain Brown Dog will be enjoying the Ghosts & Goblins with Paws event in Port Orange FL on Saturday, Oct. 31 8 a.m. to noon at City Center. There will be a pet parade, games, activities, vendors and entertainment. If you get a chance, come on out and join us.

Tips for Halloween. 

While your pet may beg for a tasty Halloween candy treat, remember that chocolate can be deadly to dogs and cats in any amount. 

Don't leave Jack-O-Lanterns or lighted candles within reach of pets - and remember the swinging tails of dogs count as being "within reach".

If you want to dress up your pet, keep in mind that any sort of mask is a bad idea. Not only will it be uncomfortable for your pet, it can restrict vision and breathing. In fact, unless your pet is really receptive to the costume, it can cause stress. 

Don't leave your pet outside at night on Halloween. With trick-or-treaters in the area, the risk that your pet could be harmed, snatched or that your pet could bite a stranger is just too great. If you have a party at home, keep your pet away from guests in a safe area. 

If you'll be providing treats to visiting ghosts and goblins, keep your pet in a safe and secure place. The constant opening of the door and the strangeness of the visitors could lead to your pet escaping or harming someone accidently.