Halloween is just around the corner! Amidst all the fun, sweets, and scares, your pet’s safety is a primary concern. Follow these 5 Halloween safety tips for pets to keep your fur baby out of trouble, so that the night can be filled with endless fun!

1. Keep your pets in a safe space 

With all the chaotic bustle of Halloween– the loud noises, the new people, the crazy costumes– your pet is sure to get overwhelmed by the stimuli! The best place to keep your pet Halloween night is a quiet, secluded space, where all the noise won’t stress them out. There’s a lot of stress for pets on Halloween night from the excess noise and strange visuals, so care for your pet by keeping them in a safe space. 

2. Stay away from candy 

Candy is not safe for your pet to eat! It’s a great treat for you, but not your pet. Keep your candy (or your kid’s candy) in a high, hard-to-reach space where your pet can’t get to it. If you need to keep your pet occupied, give them a pet-exclusive treat or toy to hold their attention. 

3. Choose safe Halloween costumes 

If you’re planning on dressing up your pet for the holiday, be sure their costume is safe, comfortable, and non-threatening. Be wary of garments that are too tight or constricting to movement or breathing. Also be on the lookout for any attachments that could be choking hazards– or more likely, dangerous snacks. 

4. Get IDs up to date BEFORE the holiday 

Just in case something happens, even if you’ve taken all necessary safety precautions, it’s best to have your pet fully ID-ed so that it’s easy to find them if they bolt out the door or go missing. 

5. Keep decorations out of reach 

Halloween decorations can be loads of fun, but they can also be dangerous or toxic to pets! Make sure most of your decorations are in places that your pets can’t reach. Decorations to consider are jack-o-lanterns, cobwebs, smoke machines, and anything over-stimulating or visually confusing.

Follow these safety tips, and you and your pet are sure to have a fur-bulous Halloween!

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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UPS Driver

Nothing screams dedication like the boys in brown showing up every day to deliver packages all across the world. Who else deserves such an honor other than the most dedicated member of your family, your dog. 

Beanie Baby (Easy DIY!)

Beanie Babies were a huge part of many of our lives growing up. Then we got older and decided to get a living version of the plush toys we grew up loving. Throw this Ty Beanie Baby tag on your dog for a simple, cute, and nostalgic costume!

DIY: All you need is felt, construction paper, or any material that can match these colors! Simply cut out a big red heart, and glue on the letters “ty” in white. Attach your masterpiece to your dog’s collar and voila, you’re a DIY dog costume expert!

Aladdin Abu

This one is a guaranteed laugh. Whether you’re at a Halloween party, or handing out candy, seeing this little monkey waddle up to you will put an instant smile on anyone’s face. If they’re an Aladdin fan, well then you just might have to be wary of a dognapping!

Werewolf

We’ve all seen the fierce fire that lies deep within our dogs when they’re protecting their bone, or defending the house from the perpetual army of mailmen. They all have a little werewolf in them, even the sweetest of pups. This Halloween let them be the beast within and scare your neighbors with a werewolf patrolling your front yard.

Bowtie & Cuff Set

If you’re hosting a halloween dinner party, this is the costume for your dog. Sure Halloween parties don’t tend to be black-tie, but there’s nothing wrong with a little class. Make sure your dog is the sharpest dressed in the bunch by throwing on a bow tie and some cuffs!

Lion

What better fit for your cat than the King of the Jungle? Our cats already patrol the house thinking they are the most dangerous hunter on the planet. This year for Halloween throw a mane around those killer jaws and let them dress the part!

Spider

This one is sure to make a few people jump. There is no reaction more natural than jumping out of your seat when you see a 20 pound spider run across the room. If you’re a fan of those spooky Halloween vibes, throw a few extra legs on your cat and grab some popcorn! 

Sailor

Aye Aye, Captain! Set sail on this costume if you want your pet to seem like the most responsible pet at the party. Hopefully they don’t have the mouth of a sailor to go along with it. 

Deadly Playtime Doll Pet Costume 

This costume has been all over social media for the past few weeks. It is, by far, one of the hottest trending costumes for your pet to wear this season. Hopefully they won’t scare any of the other pets at the party. 

 It’s Happy Hour! Costume

Is your pet a party animal?! If so, this is the perfect fit for them. With their companion carrying behind, they will make sure you don’t attend the party empty handed. Don’t let them drive home!

Your pet will feel left out if they aren’t as dressed up as you are on the one day that you can get decked out in crazy attire. We guarantee that your pet can pull off the best costume award at any party with these costume ideas! If you end up taking any photos, please feel free to send them to us and we will be happy to post them!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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