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Larry Martino

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Helpful Tips To Keep Pets Safe And Happy During Halloween

Author Larry Martino
Photo of a dog and cat walking through a forest or park with brightly colored yellow, red, and orange leaves on the ground during the autumn. The Corgi dog is wearing a witch hat and costume and holding a plastic jack-o-lantern trick or treat bucket in his mouth by the handle. The striped cat is mostly gray with black and white coloring on body, face, tail, and paws.

It’s Halloween time in the Las Vegas valley. Of course, that means plenty of Halloween parties for kids and adults. Additionally, trick-or-treaters will be knocking on your door or ringing your doorbell on October 31st. Obviously, pets do not enjoy all those strangers in scary costumes. Furthermore, loud music at parties may also make your pets skittish. With that in mind, American Humane offers some helpful Halloween pet safety tips to all of us.

Now, I don’t want you thinking that these are my safety tips. These Halloween pet safety tips come from an expert. His name is Dr. Thomas Edling. He’s the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Humane. You can check out their website by clicking here.

Halloween Pet Safety Tips Checklist

First, let’s start with Halloween candy. Basically, it is NOT good for pets. Don’t let them near it. Furthermore, candy or treats that contain artificial sweeteners are even more dangerous to your pets. Instead, offer them pet treats when everyone else is enjoying the sweet stuff.

Second, let’s discuss Halloween decorations. If you enjoy putting lit candles inside your jack-o-lanterns, then be sure to keep them out of walking paths. You don’t want any of your pets walking, standing, sitting, or laying down near open flames. In fact, it’s probably best to keep all Halloween decorations out of your pet’s way.

Third, Halloween parties can be a very stressful time for your pets. American Humane advises that you should keep a safe, secure, and quiet space for your pets if you’re throwing a Halloween bash this year. Obviously, this safe spot should be indoors. Keeping pets outdoors only increases the chance that your pet will freak out with all the noise and strangers and run away.

Fourth, what about trick-or-treaters on Halloween, October 31st? Dr. Edling and his staff recommend that you once again find that quiet, safe, and secure space for your pet behind closed doors. You’ll be opening and closing your front door for each group of kids coming to your house. It’s best that your pets are not tempted to head out the door when you’re busy dishing out candy. Moreover, be sure your pets have a microchip, collar, and ID tag just in case they do escape.

Does Your Pet Love Dressing In Costume During Halloween?

Finally, do you love dressing your pet in a Halloween costume? Many people do. I don’t know how much your pets love it, but you know better than anyone. So, American Humane suggests you “choose comfortable and non-restrictive costumes for your pets.”

Let’s make it a Happy Halloween for you and your pets this year.

Larry Martino has been the afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ since 2007. He is also Music Director and Assistant Program Director. He’s been a professional radio broadcaster since 1980, serving as on-air talent, Program Director, and Music Director during his career. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Larry specializes in writing articles about music, recording artists, movies, food/restaurants, and hockey.

9 Halloween Pet Costumes That Are Paws-itivly Fantastic

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We love our pets! And every Halloween we start to think about the fun costumes that we can get for them. Sometimes the costumes are funny and sometimes they’re just straight-up adorable. These picks have been selected by myself and a fellow pet owner and friend of ours Debbie Mazella. As a proud cat owner herself, Debbie chose some very fun costumes that work great for both dogs and cats! So check out these fun Halloween pet costumes we know are purr-fect for the season.

  • 1) UPS Dog Costume

    Here is one of Debbie’s picks – “Now your dog doesn’t have to bark at the window when the UPS Driver pulls up, he can actually help deliver the packages!  The hat actually makes this costume because you can see the adorable doggie ears hanging down. This crazy cat lady approves of this costume!”

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  • 2) Where’s Waldo

    I love the Where’s Waldo costumes every Halloween, but one for your pet is perfect! This one might be a little hard for some pets, but if you have a very easy going pet this would definitely be a great costume! It comes with the Where’s Waldo stripped shirt, hat, and iconic glasses.

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  • 3) Role Reversal Owner Costume

    Debbie also chose this costume too! Here’s what she said about it – “Since I always tell people I want to come back as a cat in my next life, this costume is simply “Purrfect!” I can actually BE the cat, and #RockStarCatCornell can be ME! While dressing my cats is always a challenge, I think this would be an easy costume for him to get into, and I’m already thinking about the pics for socials!” 

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  • 4) Ghostbusters

    Who ya gonna call? If Ghostbusters is one of your favorite films then you might want to snag this fun costume for your pet. This comes with the Ghostbusters jacket and an inflatable proton pack for your pet.

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  • 5) Jungle Tiger

    “Think of all the fun you’ll have ringing doorbells on Halloween with your dog dressed like a tiger!   Imagine the person opening the door, you say “Trick or Treat” and they have to do a double take!  Plus, I think every dog secretly wants to be a cat, so this would help the see what life is like on the other ‘paw!’” – Debbie Mazella’s pet costume pick.

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  • 6) Bat Wings

    “It’s freakin’ bats! I love Halloween.” I have an adorable black cat at home and I can easily see me putting her in this on Halloween night. She’d make the best bat for sure and this costume seems very easy to get on her. It’s a wing harness with two little pumpkin-shaped bells where her collar usually goes.

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  • 7) Cowboy Rider Costume

    These kinds of costumes are some of my favorite! It makes it look like your dog has a tiny cowboy riding their back which is hilarious. It’s available in several different sizes so it works for many different sized pets.

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  • 8) Pink Ladies Jacket

    Grease is the word! This Pink Ladies jacket is so cute and fun. The costume comes with the Pink Ladies jacket and a scarf. It’s also available in a few different sizes!

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  • 9) Sailor Hat & Scarf

    And of course, we couldn’t resist putting this one on the list. A little sailor hat and scarf for my cat would be so purr-fect I wouldn’t stop cooing over her. This definitely an easier costume to get on because it only involves it and it makes me love it most.

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Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at [email protected]. 

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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