Halloween Costumes for Dogs and Cats (That They'll Tolerate)
Pet costumes are one of the biggest Halloween searches every year, and for good reason. A dog in a hot dog bun is funnier than any human costume.
The trick is picking something your pet will actually wear. Light, simple costumes that strap on fast win. Heavy, full-body suits usually end with a pet rolling on the floor to get it off.
- Top pick
Pet Bat Wings
Little felt bat wings that weigh about an ounce. Most cats forget they're wearing them. It's the easiest pet costume there is.
Best for: cats and tiny dogs who hate costumes.
Check price on Amazon Spider Costume for Cats and Dogs
Eight furry legs that strap onto your pet's back. From across the room, your cat becomes a giant spider. Up close, it's just cute.
Best for: cats and small dogs, and scaring guests.
Check price on AmazonHot Dog Costume for Dogs
A soft bun with a sausage on top. It works on any small dog, but on a wiener dog it's perfect.
Best for: dachshunds, obviously.
Check price on AmazonLion Mane Wig for Dogs
A fluffy lion mane with ears for medium and large dogs. Golden retrievers and shepherds look like they were born for it.
Best for: big dogs. Also washable.
Check price on AmazonCowboy Rider Dog Costume
A little cowboy doll sits in a saddle on your dog's back, holding the reins. Your dog is now a horse.
Best for: the costume contest.
Check price on AmazonDog Mail Carrier Costume
Your dog, dressed as the mail carrier. A cap, a shirt with stuffed arms and a little package. The irony is the joke.
Best for: dogs who bark at the mail every single day.
Check price on AmazonPet Vampire Cape
A red and black vampire cape that ties on in seconds. Simple and classic, and it comes in 4 sizes.
Best for: pets who only allow one thing on their body.
Check price on AmazonCrazy Bonez Skeleton Cat
Not a costume, but the perfect shelf decor for cat people. A small posable skeleton cat that stares at you from the fridge.
Best for: cat owners' Halloween decor.
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Honorable mentions
Ghost Costume for Your Porch Goose
No pet? Dress up your concrete porch goose instead.
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Before you buy
Measure your pet's neck and chest before you order. Sizes vary a lot by brand, and a costume that's too tight won't stay on.
Try it on a few days early, with treats. Short sessions help pets get used to it. Never leave a pet alone in a costume, and skip anything that covers the eyes, ears or mouth.