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Step 1
Choose a costume that doesn’t have to be slipped over your pet’s head. If it has to be, see to it that the neck of the costume is large enough to slip over comfortably. In other words, skip the turtleneck sweater.
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Step 2
Make sure the costume doesn’t constrict your pet’s movement. It shouldn't be too tight or too long to walk in. Also, make sure it's "breathable" and not too warm for your pet; again a turtleneck sweater is probably not your best bet, unless your pet is going as the "Irish Spring Guy" (for those of you who remember the '70s or watch "Nick at Nite").
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Step 3
See to it that the costume doesn’t interfere with your pet's vision, hearing or ability to breathe. That would be for instance, no goggles, ear muffs or any kind of mask.
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Step 4
Remove any parts that your pet could chew off or choke on. If there are beads, tassels, strings or other attachments, make sure they are out of mouth's reach.
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Step 5
Keep the costume as minimal as possible. How about attaching a whiskey barrel to your Lab's collar and letting her go as a Saint Bernard? Or dress up as veterinarian and patient, so that your pet could go as himself.

















Comments
redar said
on 10/29/2009 How cute, they are having a dog contest at our clubhouse. thanks for your 5* advise
dorigillman said
on 10/28/2009 my maltese has a spooky t-shirt she is going to wear!
bells458 said
on 10/28/2009 Wow that was a veary good artical. I am going to follow your steps the day before Halloween.
ivysource said
on 10/28/2009 this is important, and timely!
candoitall said
on 10/28/2009 Good tips. A pet's comfort and safety must come first!