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Halloween for Pets
Trick, treat or toy? Every pet has a Halloween favourite. Start with their name and find something that makes spooky season feel made just for them.
Halloween Advice
Halloween Starts With Them
Every pet experiences Halloween differently. Some are ready to greet every trick-or-treater, while others would rather enjoy the night somewhere quiet. A little preparation can help make Halloween more comfortable, safe and enjoyable for everyone.
- Choose comfort over cuteness. Make sure costumes fit comfortably and don't restrict movement, breathing, hearing, vision, or the ability to eat and drink.
- Introduce costumes gradually. Let your pet try their costume before Halloween and reward calm behaviour with treats or praise. If they seem stressed or uncomfortable, skip it.
- Watch for signs of stress. Hiding, freezing, excessive panting, lip licking, yawning, trembling, pinned-back ears, or trying to remove a costume can all signal that your pet needs a break.
- Give them somewhere to retreat. Doorbells, costumes and unfamiliar visitors can be overwhelming. Make sure your pet has access to a familiar, quiet space away from the activity.
- Let your pet choose whether to socialize. Even social pets may find a steady stream of trick-or-treaters stressful. Don't force interactions if they'd rather keep their distance.
- Watch the decorations. Keep candles, wires, glow sticks and small decorations away from curious paws and mouths.
- Secure the escape route. Keep pets safely behind a closed door, gate or in another room when answering the door or handing out candy.
- Keep identification up to date. With doors opening frequently, check that collars and ID tags are secure and that microchip information is current.
- Check the floor. Pick up dropped candy wrappers, small decorations and costume accessories that could become choking or swallowing hazards.
- Be mindful of outdoor decorations. Secure cords, inflatables and other decorations and keep them away from areas where pets regularly walk or play.
- Create a comfortable safe space. Set up an area away from the front door with their bed, water and favourite toys so they have somewhere familiar to relax.
- Keep the candy away. Chocolate, xylitol and other candy ingredients can be dangerous for pets. Keep Halloween treats out of reach and remind guests not to share.
- Be careful with pumpkin scraps. Plain, cooked pumpkin can be pet-friendly, but stems, large pieces and discarded pumpkin parts should be kept away from curious pets.
- Have pet-friendly treats ready. Give your pet their own Halloween treat so they can join the fun without being tempted by human candy and snacks.
- Watch the wrappers. Candy wrappers, sticks and packaging may be tempting to chew and can pose choking or digestive risks if swallowed.
- Secure the garbage. Keep food scraps, wrappers and discarded treats in a covered bin your pet can't access.
Starts With Their Name
Their Halloween. Their Way.
Costume lover, treat hunter or toy-obsessed troublemaker? However they celebrate, find a Halloween favourite picked with them in mind.
