Dog Halloween Costumes? Why Not Healthy Halloween Dog Treats?!
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Pets are part of the family, so itās no wonder we include them in our people pastimes. Rarely is this more apparent than Halloween, or should we say HOWL-o-Ween? Pet paw-rents relish dressing their fur babies up in cat and dog Halloween costumes, sometimes stand-alone and sometimes to go with the family theme. While we are all about a little canine costumery, there are some ways to make cat and dog dress up more comfortable, safer and more enjoyable for fur babies ā especially with the help of our very own healthyĀ Halloween dog treats!
CAT AND DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES DO MONSTER BUSINESS
With the trend toward humanization of pets, itās not a surprise that the pet Halloween costumes have become a BOO-ming industry. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, sales of pet costumes toppedĀ $700 million in 2023, up 15% from a year earlier. Whatās more, an increasing number of consumers reports that they will be celebrating Halloween ā 3 out of 4 people, in fact.
As such, cat and dog Halloween costume makers have increased their options as well as their supply, often tying into pop culture trendsĀ with pet costumes from the latest movies and music. Cases in point? Outfits based on box office hits include Barbie, āDogā Marley and Wolverine, while music-inspired looks channel Beyonceās Texas Hold āEm video and Taylor Swiiftās Eras tour. And of course, the tried and true remain strong: hot ādogā and āpaw-rateā dog Halloween costumes abound alongside cats in witch hats and angel wings.
KEEP CAT AND DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES COMFORTABLE AND SAFE
While some might find it amusing to see a Samoyed in a storm trooper costume, chances are the Samoyed doesnāt! While some pet costumes are comfortable and easy for pets to wear and move around in, others can be over the top and impede movement, certain positions or even vision. Try to choose cat and dog Halloween costumes that match your petās personality and tolerance level, as well as size and age, with the main goal of avoiding unnecessary anxiety and rewarding them for their participation! Read on for some helpful tips.
Cat and Dog Halloween Costumes for the Super-Chill Club
Some pets are just so relaxed and accommodating that they will happily don hats, crowns, onesies, shoes ā just about anything, anytime ā especially if it means they get time with their paw-rents. Others love the attention and praise that comes with it. If your dog or cat doesnāt mind being bedecked and bedazzled, the sky is the limit! Just be sure to limit the time spent in the costume so your pet can move about, eat and drink, lie down, etc., normally once the Halloween parades, trick or treating, and photo opps are over.
Cat and Dog Halloween Costumes for the Fussy Fur Baby
On the other end of the spectrum are dogs and cats that can barely tolerate a collar without days of adjustment! There is no need to pressure or insist that pets wear costumes ā they are perfectly dressed just the way they are! If you really want a skittish pet to wear something festive for Halloween, opt for something he or she barely notices, like a small hair clip or bow or lightweight bandana or collar. And if they start to fuss, donāt force it. After all, even though we love them like humans, they are animals with distinct non-human likes, dislikes and feelings that we should recognize and respect so they can live their best lives!
Cat and Dog Halloween Costumes for the Average-Tempered Pet
Most pets fall somewhere in the middle of these two ends of the pet Halloween costume tolerance scale. This usually means they are fine with a cape, a shirt, and even some lightweight headwear, especially for limited time frames. Some can take more cumbersome items just long enough to snap a pic or two, then shake it off! Let their behavior and anxiety level be your guide ā you know what is best for your fur baby!
One more important note: be sure to supervise cats and dogs while they are wearing pet Halloween costumes. There might be small parts or pieces they could chew off and swallow or drawstrings they could pull tight that could quickly become choking hazards. Your watchful eye also ensures that you are there to remove the costume and calm them down with your loving presence should your cat or dog start to show any signs of anxiety.
REWARD FURRY COSTUME WEARERS WITH HEALTHY HALLOWEEN DOG TREATS!
Regardless of how amenable your pets are to wearing cat or dog Halloween costumes, be sure to show your appreciation for their participation by lavishing them with plenty of praise, pats, and Halloween pet treats! Of course, these should only be healthy pet treats, but that doesnāt mean they canāt be fun and festive, too. Thanks to Farm to Pet, they can be both!Ā
Our annual Howl-o-Ween Snack Pack Box is just what the dog-tor ordered! Prefilled ā and refillable! ā with 31 of our special edition Halloween dog treat Snack Packs, this adorable box ships ready-to-serve to the delight humans and pets alike. Just pop open the top to reveal the assorted single-ingredient Chicken Chip and Turkey Chip bags inside. Share with dogs that come trick or treating, take them to the dog park, hand out at doggie day care, or just feed them to your own pets all Bark-tober long.
However you share these Howl-o-Ween goodies, you can rest assured that the lucky dogs and cats enjoying them are getting nothing but the best healthy pet treat around, at Halloween or any time. Made of pure, farm-direct chicken or turkey breast, each natural protein chip is packed with B vitamins, essential amino acids and minerals that support pet health and wellness with every crunch. Plus, our gentle dehydrating process makes our nutritious pet treats easy to digest even for cats and dogs with sensitive stomachs.
THE RIGHT PET COSTUME + HEALTHY PET TREATS = A HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN FOR ALL!
When Halloween rolls around, we encourage you to include your fur babies in the festivities in ways that make them feel relaxed, safe and valued. By choosing cat and dog Halloween costumes that are comfortable and suit your petās temperament, supervising them at all times while wearing costumes, and rewarding them with healthy Halloween pet treats along the way, youāre sure to have a spook-tacular Howl-o-Ween!
