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Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids of all ages - including the four-legged furry kinds! Dogs and cats can enjoy many Halloween festivities just like humans. Getting them fun and safe Halloween toys is a great way to include them in the celebrations. Here are some of the best Halloween toy ideas for your feline and canine companions.
Toys for Dogs
Plush Pumpkin Toy
What’s more iconic for Halloween than pumpkins? Get your dog a cute plush pumpkin toy to play with! These often squeak or crinkle as well for extra fun. Just be sure to supervise your dog with plush toys and remove pieces if they start ripping them up. The pumpkin shape and Halloween colors make these perfect for the season.
Trick or Treat Plush Dog Toys
You can get plush dog toys designed especially for Halloween, often in the shapes of candy, bats, spiders, black cats and more Halloween themes. These make cute decorations as well when not being played with. Plus dogs love having holiday plushies to call their own! Just watch out for any small detachable parts.
Glow in The Dark Dog Toys
Since Halloween is the spookiest night of the year, get some glow in the dark dog toys! These could be balls, flying discs, rubber snakes - anything that glows eerily in the dark. Not only will these make playtime more exciting, but they can decorate a Halloween doggy area or yard for the season.
Dog Costumes
What better way for your pup to join in the Halloween fun than with their own costume! There are so many creative and cute options made just for dogs these days. Just be sure any costume you pick is comfortable and allows free movement. Some dogs dislike the feeling of wearing clothes while others don’t mind at all. See what works best for your furry friend’s personality.
Treat Dispensing Toys
In the spirit of Halloween and trick or treating, get your dog a special toy that dispenses yummy treats! Puzzle feeders and treat balls are great for keeping your pup entertained trying to get those beloved goodies out on Halloween night, instead of begging from your candy bowl. Just watch portion sizes with these.
Toys for Cats
Plush Pumpkin Cat Toy
Cats can enjoy an adorable plush pumpkin toy to bat around just like dogs. The pumpkin theme feels perfectly festive for Halloween fun! Just be cautious of loose pieces, beads, ribbon or other accessories that could be hazardous if swallowed. Know your cat’s chewing habits with plush toys before leaving them unsupervised.
Catnip-Stuffed Mice and Rats
One of the most iconic symbols of Halloween is bats - but let’s be realistic, our cats are more likely to go nuts over a stuffed mouse or rat filled with enticing catnip! Double the holiday fun by getting them a ghoulish black catnip toy as well. Watching kitty attack their new “prey” will definitely put you in the Halloween spirit!
Trick or Treat Puzzle Feeders
Like their canine cousins, cats love treats too. Get them in on the Halloween action by serving up their favorite snacks in a holiday-themed puzzle feeder or treat dispenser. Work that brain and get them doing a little “trick or treating” for themselves. Just moderate portions to avoid overindulging in candy.
Cat Costumes
While costumes tend to be more controversial for cats than dogs, some cats enjoy playing dress-up! If yours is used to wearing clothes and tolerates handling, let them join in with a cute spider, pumpkin or witch outfit. Though even if kitty hates costumes, you can always just get them a festive collar or bandana to wear.
Battery-Operated Toys
Make your cat’s Halloween extra spooky with toys that move on their own! Battery-operated toys add an element of surprise, stimulation and entertainment no ordinary toy can match. Plush mice or spiders that crawl around by themselves are sure to pique kitty’s primal instincts. Just remember to turn these off when playtime is over!
The key to picking safe and enjoyable Halloween toys for pets comes down to knowing your furry friend well. Keep comfort, supervision and moderation in mind. By understanding both your dog and cat’s individual likes, dislikes and chewing habits, you can choose toys to delight them this Halloween! With so many pet-friendly options out there, there’s no reason your four-legged friends can’t participate in all the same Halloween fun as the rest of the family.
