About Today: Should Pets Wear Halloween Costumes?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I'll admit it: I'm one of those people who flat-out loses her mind when she sees an animal dressed in people clothes. It's one of the reasons I love Halloween so much: At any moment, you're liable to see a dachshund dressed up like a hot dog and that just slays me every time. Should Pets Wear Halloween Costumes? So Halloween costumes on animals are amusing for me. But are they good for the animal? Halloween Safety for Pets What Are Your Halloween Health Concerns for Your Pet? See More About: clothes for dogs clothes for cats pet life jackets Brave Cats Dressed in Their Halloween Finery I'm amazed that any one managed to get costumes on cats in the first place. Generally, their dignity precludes funny hats. But before you judge, please look at this gentleman. He is wearing a raincoat. Yes, a raincoat. Black Cats for Halloween 7 Facts About Black Cats Dog Halloween Costumes No dachshunds, but we do have some pugs dressed as hot dogs. That's pretty good, although I think I might prefer the French Bulldog jailbird. He's so ashamed! Keeping Your Dog Safe for Halloween People Food That Can Poison Dogs See More About: dog pictures halloween costumes halloween safety Top 10 Creepy Pets Of course, if you tastes run more to tarantulas, you don't need a costume for your pet at all. Problem solved! 10 Animals That Should Never Be Kept as Pets Pick an Exotic Pet See More About: creepy pets pet tarantulas pet cockroaches Today Ads Pet Supplies Pet Store Dog Supplies Pets Airlines Halloween Promo Featured Articles Halladay Throws Second Post-Season No-Hitter Ever Make Your Own Halloween Costume Homemade Pizza Recipes How to Get a Free Airline Upgrade Why Are There Antibiotics in Your Meat? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Take Our Breakfast Survey What did you eat for breakfast? Take About.com's 10-minute survey.Click here to take survey>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement