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With Halloween just days away, vets are warning that dressing up your pets in costumes is "potentially harmful" in a period which is already "stressful" for them.
The British Vet Association (BVA) said pets are "not fashion accessories" and that costumes are unnecessary.
It comes as many pet owners are using TikTok and other social media platforms to post pictures and videos of their dogs, cats and other pets dressed as spiders, pumpkins and ghosts.
British Veterinary Association Senior Vice President Justine Shotton told Sky News: "Most owners consider pets a part of the family, which is great, but it's important to remember that pets are not fashion accessories.
"Dressing up animals or otherwise unnaturally changing their appearance is not only unnecessary and potentially harmful, but in some cases can also prevent pets from expressing their natural behaviours and from using their body language to communicate."
Ms Shotton added that costumes can also prevent some pets from regulating their body temperature and breathing freely - particularly French bulldogs and pugs.
She added: "Halloween is already quite a stressful time for some pets, with excited children, familiar people looking different in costumes and masks, and lots of unfamiliar people coming to the door too. It's always best to try to keep pets calm and reassured, rather than to add to any anxiety and discomfort by dressing them up too.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk__iTDn9E0&list=RDQM2fQMtSVFbHE&start_radio=1
Other versions are available on YouTube
and similar music is available for dogs.
Amazon's Alexa also has soothing music for pets.
Enjoy Bonfire Night, stay safe and hopefully your pets will be less anxious listening to music.
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The outer bridal path around the De Vere Hotel in Blackpool is popular with horse riders, cyclists, joggers and dog walkers.
There is also a smaller inner path that follows the edge of the golf course. As well as being able to see Blackpool Zoo's elephants, giraffes and lions there is a lot of birdlife to see while walking, including several herons.
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Granny's Coffee Shop, Nutter Road
Pubs
The Newton Arms, Staining Road (Vaults & outside)
Staining Lodge Golf Club, Chain Lane
Pubs
The Plough Inn, Chain Lane
Wyreside Cafe, Stanah
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