My Pet World: Lots of options when dressing your pet for Halloween
According to the National Retail Federation, more than 22 million Americans will dress up their pet for Halloween, and spend over $330 million dollars on costumes. According to the federation the most popular pet costume in 2015 is a dressing up as a pumpkin, followed by a hot dog (particularly popular with Dachshunds).
However, the federation doesn't note the trendiest costume -- which doesn't cost a penny. All you need is a pet with lots of hair on their head, and a comb to brush the hair all to one side and to poof it up a bit -- the result is a Donald Trump dog or cat.
"You do need a neck tie to complete the look," says pet stylist Alice Lerman of Chicago pet boutique Barker & Meowsky: A Paw Firm.
Lerman -- known to Chicagoans as Mrs. Meowsky -- says her trendiest choice is Sir Wags A Lot, a loosely fitting knight sweater for dogs who are fans of TV's "Game of Thrones."
Whether you're a fan of the New York Mets, Kansas City Royal, Chicago Cubs or Toronto Blue Jays, Meowsky says she can get a uniform for you. In fact, a World Series game is scheduled on Halloween.
Hockey jerseys are also available for any National Hockey League team, though being a Chicagoan, Meowsky is partial to the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks.
The Internet has apparently spread the Halloween spirit to countries who don't even celebrate. Meowsky says her most popular item are bat wings, which she's shipped to Australia, Canada, England and Ireland -- though, so far, not Transylvania.
Meowsky says other trendy items are the Amelia Earhart aviator cap, the mouse hat (perfect for cats) or the frog hat.
"What's most important is that the pet is comfortable in whatever costume you choose," she adds.
Dr. Heather Loenser, American Animal Hospital Association staff veterinary advisor public and professional relations, agrees.
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