Halloween is a fun time for all--even your pet! These tips for a a pet-friendly Halloween include pet activities for Halloween and Halloween treats for pets. We're even going to throw in some Halloween pet safety, so your pet can be fun and safe on this coming Halloween.
Pet Activities
Your pet may come to love Halloween as much as the neighborhood kids. There are many pet-friendly activities that your pet can become involved in on Halloween, including:
- Costume dress-up. Buy pet-friendly costumes in pet stores, or even make your own from used clothes.
- Trick-or-Treating. Assume your pet won't be eating the candy, but your pet can still come with you and the kids when you go trick-or-treating through the neighborhood.
- Halloween Pet Parade. Some communities have a pet parade wherein pets can strut around in their outfits and show off the moves they learned in obedience school! If you want your pet to have the chance to participate in an event like this, look into whether or not your community has a pet parade.
Treats for your Pet
It's not safe for pets to eat chocolate bars or other human candy. If you're worried that your pet will feel left out of the fun, you can make Halloween pet-friendly treats for your pet. There are many pet-appropriate treat recipes out there, many of which are published by websites ranging from Pet anthology to Global Animal to the Fun Times Guide. Pet owners who want their pets to have a chance to eat great treats will love making these great pet-friendly snacks.
Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is both a fun and chaotic time. It's a time when pets can get hurt or lost. These pet-friendly tips will help you keep your pet safe during this Halloween holiday.
- Keep your pet on a leash if you take him or her outdoors.
- Don't take out pets that can't handle a lot of activity.
- Avoid putting undue stress on your pet; don't dress up your pet unless you know for certain he or she is comfortable with it.
- Don't let your pet become too excited. Restrain your pet and do not allow him or her to greet visitors at peak trick-or-treating hours.
Looking for more pet safety tips? Contact Dessau Veterinary Clinic for more information about ways in which you can keep your pet safe and happy at this exciting time of year.