How to celebrate Halloween with your pet?

Trick or Treating? This expression is surely familiar to you, used over and over again during the scariest day of the year. Yes, it's Halloween! This popular festival that, although of Celtic origin, has its greatest celebration in the United States, has already spread throughout the world and is increasingly rooted in our country. It is a day to dress up, enjoy with the children, eat some sweets and take the opportunity to have a fun home party, but do you celebrate this day with your pet? We give you some tips on what to do and what not to do with your little furry friends to celebrate this “scary” and fun holiday that travels around the world every October 31.

Costumes for your pet: fun with respect

We already know that costumes for dogs, cats or, in general, for pets can be very fun, “cute” or touching, but if you are thinking of buying one, remember that you should always think about the comfort and well-being of your four-legged friend. . Keep in mind at all times the mood of your furry companion, observe if he is comfortable with the costume, if he can move freely or whether or not he tries to get rid of any of his items, as this can be a clear sign that he is not is comfortable in that suit or that something rubs or hurts him.

Wear loose, safe clothing

The first thing you should assess is if your pet is used to wearing some type of clothing or accessory and if it usually causes discomfort. If this is not the case and you decide to put some type of props on them, opt for loose clothing that does not constrict them, especially in delicate areas such as the neck, as it could suffocate them, and will make them feel freer and more comfortable in their movements. You should also take into account the material of the clothes and elements that you put on your furry friend: avoid dressing him up with elements made of wool as they can give him too much heat or release lint that can get into his eyes and nose.

Get rid of unsafe items!

The Halloween party and its accessories are not made for everyone. Avoid putting masks, hats, tight collars, or any item on your dog or cat that might scare them, that hangs or sticks out, or that makes noise. Small objects, such as buttons or rhinestones, are also not recommended, as they could easily get caught on them or swallowed, posing a real danger to your furry friends.

Prevent your pet from spending a lot of time “dressed”

Any element with which you “dress” your pet will be something unnatural for it, so make it spend as little time as possible with this type of accessories. If you are going to a Halloween party or if it is going to be held in your own home, wait until the last minute to dress up your furry friend and remove all the accessories as soon as possible so that he or she can soon feel in their natural and calm habitat again.

Be careful with the decoration

You should also not forget about the elements external to your four-legged friend, such as everything related to the decoration of the room where you are spending the Halloween party. It is very typical of this celebration to light candles to create an atmosphere of mystery, but, be careful! These can be really dangerous if you are accompanied by an animal. Not only could you burn yourself, but you could start a fire if you hit the candle with your paws or tail at any time. That is why it is better that you replace these objects with other types of lights or bulbs that are safer for them.

Halloween sweets and candies, always on the lookout!

There is nothing more typical of Halloween, especially if you experience it with children, than doing “trick or treat?” To do this, you will stock up on a lot of sweets, candies and chocolates, but be careful because your furry friends could eat these treats or choke on their wrappers. Do not leave them within their reach to prevent them from suffering any digestive problems. Try to feed him beforehand - you can have a bowl ready with any of our varieties of Dibaq Petcare dog and cat food - and then take out all the "sweets" so that your furry friend is more satiated and feels less attracted to all the food. human food that can sniff around it.

Enjoy the party together

You are sure to celebrate Halloween surrounded by family and friends. As your furry companions will accompany you everywhere, enjoy together without forgetting that they are much more sensitive than you to noise and the commotion of people. If, for example, you have a dog, he may be scared by seeing other people's costumes, by children's screams, or by the sound of bells or firecrackers. It is best to find a quiet and uneventful space within any party or event you attend together during this “terrifying” popular festival.

And to enjoy! Happy Halloween.