Ladies Have You Heard? By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension Home Economist UPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN This is the month for jack-o lanterns and Halioween. 1 would like to offer some tips to make this Halloween a safe one. Candlelit jack-o-lanterns should not be carried by children and should be kept away from door steps where trick-or-treaters’ costumes might brush against the Get Lassie reedy (Continued from Page B 12) very dirty, try to wash him once before the cold weather really sets m. Choose a warm fall day or wash him indoors. Make sure that the coat is completely dry before the chill of evening. If it’s too cold for a real bath, you can use a dry dog shampoo or massage ordinary cornstarch into the coat to absorb most of the oil and dirt. The powder is then brushed out, removing most of the dirt with it. Some pet owners feel their dogs need more food in the wintertime. For most dogs this is not the case. 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It’s important for all dogs, whether they live indoors or outside, to be vaccinated against the major canine diseases. Besides being protected themselves, vaccinated dogs reduce the pool of susceptible animals that can spread canine infections. If your dog lives indoors all year, your "weathermng” program is somewhat different. Your pet will be exposed to additional heat, not cold. Some dogs have no reaction to the dry air of central heating, others develop scaly, itchy skin because of the lower humidity and higher temperatures. Again, check your veterinarian for suggestions. He or she can probably recom mend a food supplement to put additional oils in your pet’s coat. WORM YOUR CATTLE NOW When selecting costumes, beards, masks or wigs, look for flame resistant labels. Whether purchased or homemade, avoid flimsy materials and outfits with big baggy sleeves or billowing skirts. Keep hemlines short enough to avoid tripping. 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