CANINE CAHOOTS - 5 favorite Halloween costumes for dogs

 

Halloween has gone to the dogs! Gotta love all those clever costumes for canines.

 Arf! Arf! Check out our five favorite trick-or-treat outfits for our four-legged doggy pals. (To save you a trip to the local pet supply shop, you can simply click each title link to find that costume on Amazon.) Prices vary.

 Maybe you CAN teach an old dog new tricks … at least, for Halloween treats!

 (Many of these pet Halloween costumes are also available in sizes to fit cats.)

 

Action Hero

 This dog is armed and dangerous, but only in make-believe for Halloween. Look out, neighborhood. Here he comes! Available in sizes from XS to L.

Crowned Canine

 Any dog is Alpha Dog in this kingly getup. Constructed in velvety fabric, it includes a royal chemise, robe, and crown. The royal majesty pup will reign on Halloween, rain or shine, in this ensemble.

 

Rock-and-Roll Rover

 Strike up the band with this cool dog costume. He’ll be tuning up for treats on Halloween! Available in M to XL sizes.

 

Rodeo Rider

 Saddle up your pup with this Wild West Halloween costume. The saddle (with attached cowboy) fastens around the pet’s mid-section with Velcro. Comes in sizes from XS to L. Get along, little doggy!

 

Tuxedo Dog

 Black tie’s in vogue with this uber-formal Halloween dog costume. Maybe we’ll call him James Bone.

This bandanna-style outfit comes in all sizes, from S to XXL, to fit various dog breeds. There’s also a coordinating bride costume, in case Mr. Dog is hitched to Mrs. Dog.

 And for honorable mention, here’s a festive pet costume for Thanksgiving:

 

Gobble-Gobble

 We’d call this Turkey Dog, but that wouldn’t be right. Hit the streets for a Thanksgiving-themed race or festival, or just go over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house with the pup dressed up like a Thanksgiving turkey. (No, not THAT kind of dressing!)

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FELINE FRIGHTFUL - 5 favorite Halloween costumes for cats

 Feline frightful for Halloween this year?

 Here are some of our favorite trick-or-treat get-ups for our furry feline friends. (To save you a trip to the local pet supply shop, you can simply click each  title link to find that costume on Amazon.) Prices vary.

Aren't these Halloween pet costumes just the cat's meow?

 Most of these costumes are available in sizes to fit various dog breeds as well.

 

Cat Gone Batty

Black bat wings (constructed in felt) attach to cat with Velcro (making them adjustable).This costume seems particularly well suited for black kitties. (Just be sure your cat is current on rabies shots. Sorry, had to!)

 

Cowboy Cat

Round up the fun with this Wild West costume for kitty. It even comes with a jaunty cowboy hat. Yee-haw! Let the fur fly!

 

Lion Kitty

This fuzzy-maned masquerade outfit, made of soft plush comes in small and medium for cats. Choose from traditional lion, spotty leopard, or black panther. It’s roaringly fun.

 

Pirate Cat

Bring in the bounty for Halloween with this pirate costume. This is more high-seas fun than Captain Hook could imagine.

 

Vet Cat

Available in a full range of size (XS to L), this cotton costume fits the bill. (A pink nurse version offers another option, and this one comes with a nurse cap.)

 

Why shouldn’t kitty play along for Halloween, even if he or she will cower under the couch anyway?

 

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Holiday gifts for cani-cross or dog-joring runners

Hold the line a moment. Who’s off and running, looking for great holiday gifts for cani-cross or dog-joring runners? Over the river, and through the woods … it’s a trail running Christmas for dog owners!

 

Here are some fun ideas for those outdoorsy, fitness-minded dog lovers.

1. Cani-Cross (because we can) – golden dog
2. Cani-Cross (because we can) – black dog
3. You haven’t HERD the last of me
4. Dashing through the snow – Dog-joring
5. Let’s go dog-joring!
6. Mutts rock.
7. Cani-Cross – “Can we? Can we?”
8. Happy HOWLidays
9. Happy holidays (Pup and parent)

These unique designs are available on tons of gift and apparel items, including caps, coasters, cups, handbags, keychains, magnets, mousepads, mugs, pajamas, sweatshirts, stickers, tank tops, tee shirts, tiles, tote bags, wine glass charms, and more. Follow the links on the above items to see the selections featuring those designs.

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Should you take your pet along on holiday trips?

Is it practical and courteous for a pet owner to tote an animal on a visit to a family member or friend’s home? 

A handy and affordable eBook offers helpful pointers for dealing with this question. Available on Kindle (and Kindle apps), 10 courtesy tips for taking a pet to a host’s home: Is it polite to pack a pet along for a visit in another’s residence?, by Linda Ann Nickerson, has answers.

Find this eBook on Amazon.com.

This little book presents a checklist with “10 key reminders for pet-owning houseguests.” Topics include asking for permission in advance, planning and packing smartly, and caring for pets appropriately on-site.

Similar principles apply to dogs and cats and other sorts of pets.

A quick read, 10 courtesy tips for taking a pet to a host’s home is more-than-worth a couple of bucks, as its content may help pet owners from stepping in you-know-what (in terms of etiquette and pet care) or tromping on loved ones’ toes.

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Thanksgiving Greetings 2015 from Fad to the Bone

Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving, all our US readers. 

Here's a timely warning for pet lovers: 16 Holiday feasting do's and don'ts for pets." Please bear in mind that turkey bones, chocolate, and lots of other festive foods humans enjoy can be perilous for pets. A simple wishbone can quickly become a scary emergency vet visit.

Greetings all around.