Posts in Category: Pet-Friendly Holidays

The holidays ignite our senses like no other time of the year. We are compelled to shop, bake, create, decorate, and give to our heart’s content. Guess who watches all of our antics and indulgences? Family pets, of course. From hanging Christmas lights and dangling ornaments on the tree, to lighting candles and popping cookies in our mouths, they see everything.

None of this would be significant or frightening if there weren’t any associated hazards, but unfortunately there are. Don’t worry: a keen focus on holiday pet safety usually does the trick.

Do you start pulling out your fall and Halloween decorations around mid-July? Is your costume planned and ready to go no later than August? Are orange and black your favorite colors?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re a bonafide Halloween fanatic! As a pet owner and animal lover, you probably also relish the idea of Halloween costumes for pets. After all, what could be cuter than dressing up your dog, cat, guinea pig, snake, or bearded dragon lizard? Of course, your pet’s safety is our top priority, and the following tips are designed to ensure a fun and successful Halloween for every member of your family, human and animal alike!