Here in Washington , we have thousands of pet owners who love dressing them up in Halloween costumes. Seattle alone has an estimated 153,000 dogs , says Homes by Xan, and the state overall has more cat owners than dogs, according to Pet Pawlicy .

Your pet's Halloween costume might come from a store, but even if you make your pet's costume by hand, it's important to make sure it doesn't have any dangerous elements on it.

Dr. Catriona Love, Medical Director of the brand-new Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group in Ballard , shared with me some direct quotes and it's really great advice about pet costumes and pet safety this Halloween. (Check out the full list of tips in the photo gallery below.)

Word to the Wise: Black Cats Are Not Bad Luck

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