Halloween for Pets

Americans spent a record $370 million last year on Halloween costumes for pets, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s a whopping 40 percent more than what we spent on our pets just 2-3 years ago.

For 2013, Pet Expert and Stylist, Jorge Bendersky predicts hat more than 15% of people will put a costume on their pet.

These were the Top Pet Costumes for 2012
1 Pumpkin - 12.7%
2 Devil - 6.9%
3 Hot Dog -5.7%
4 Cat - 3.7%
5 Bee - 3.6%

The good news is you don’t have top spend a fortune to make your pet look great! Celebrity Groomer, Jorge Bendersky can provide someDIY Costume ideas for pets with items from ANY Dollar Store or craft store.

Celebrity Groomer Jorge Bendersky’s Top 5 Halloween Dog Safety Tips:

1. Don’t ever leave your dog unattended with their costume on.
Hoops and loops can get them tangled up.

2. Be sure to remove all the bows and clips that you put on - as they can be easily chewed and swallowed.

3. Is your dog wearing some color? Wipe it off before your dog goes to bed.

4. Kids leave chocolate on the floor and in the street. Make sure your dog doesn’t find it or you will be in for a deadly trick instead of a treat.

5. Be careful when approaching your neighbors, your dog may not recognize the scary costumes!

Jorge Bendersky will be launching a DIY Grooming Book in February 2014, so look out for more DIY ideas from Jorge next year. Save money and time and let your pet look great and shine!