Nearly half of owners dressed up their pets for Halloween
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It has been revealed that a third of pet owners admit to taking their pets trick or treating.
In terms of furry plus ones for fright night, dogs are the more popular companion for either a party or a trick-or-treat trip scoring 38% and 36% respectively, whilst felines are less popular despite their Halloween, black cat ancestry, with only 23% being welcome at a party and 8% being considered sidekick material for treat gathering.
Dogs and cats are becoming more involved in their owners Halloween plans and costumes according to research carried out by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 1,800 pet owners to find out their habits surrounding the holiday, including attitudes to ‘treating’ their furry sidekicks as well as the dress code for All Hallows’ Eve.
The survey results reveal that the canines are leading the way in the Halloween fashion stakes with 43% of dog owners admitting to dressing their dog up for Halloween whilst only 28% of cat owners adorn their felines for the occasion.
The rise in our pets joining in Halloween traditions has resulted in 37% of pet owners preparing for both human and animal visitors on October 31st with both sweets and dog/cat treats at the ready. Nearly half (45%) of dog owners and 14% of cat owners buy their own animals treats to include them in celebrations.
The results have revealed some pet owners have given out human treats to animals on Halloween with 54% admitting to indulging their pets with human food throughout festive seasons and holidays.
Top Five Human Treats Given to Pets
1. Cheese (40%)
2. Biscuits (22%)
3. Crisps (8%)
4. Cake (6%)
5. Chocolate (3%)
Dr Maeve Moorcroft Veterinary Advisor for Pets at Home said: "We understand that pets are family members and there is always the temptation to treat them as such when it comes to celebrating with food, but this can cause more harm than good. Pet digestive systems are vastly different from our own and many things we treat ourselves to can not only cause an upset tummy but some are toxic.
"Whilst chocolate is a well-known toxin for dogs, the results show that this is being used as a treat when in reality it can cause a lot of harm. We encourage you to reward your pets throughout festive periods like Halloween, however with appropriate dog or cat treats that are designed with their digestive system in mind."
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