Best Halloween Costumes for Guinea Pigs

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13 Oct

There are many great aspects of Halloween; the decorations, the endless supply of sweets and parties. However, it can be agreed that the best part of Halloween is being able to go crazy and dress up in fun costumes. While we spend the weeks preparing the perfect costume, our piggies are often left out of the fun, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many great costume choices for guinea pigs that allow them to partake in the spooky holiday that is Halloween!

Can Guinea Pigs Wear Costumes?

Halloween is an exciting holiday for all, and getting our furry friends involved is always a blast. Although, there is some debate about whether piggies should be wearing costumes, some people love the idea, while others are quite hesitant. Both opinions are perfectly valid, and any choices should be made by putting the welfare of your animal first.

If you’re wanting to dress up your piggies this year, then there are a few things to consider. Of course, guinea pigs don’t wear clothes, so the feeling of wearing a costume can be quite overwhelming for them. Any costumes you want to put on your piggies should be made from lightweight materials that can be put on and removed easily, alongside allowing them to move and run around with no issues. Costumes shouldn’t be worn by your piggies for extended periods of time either, they are perfect for a quick picture and a run around but shouldn’t be kept on for much longer than that.

Guinea Pig Costumes to Avoid

Dressing up your guinea pig should be kept to a minimum wherever possible, but there are certain things that should be avoided completely. Costumes that cover the guinea pig head-to-toe are the main ones to avoid, as they can greatly restrict their ability to exhibit natural behaviours such as grooming. Guinea pigs essentially poop all of the time, so anything that may cover their bum can very quickly lead to discomfort and possible infection. To avoid these issues, it’s best to stick to costumes that only contain a hat and a cape style of outfit as they will still be able to easily carry out natural behaviours.

Top Picks for Guinea Pig Halloween Costumes

With those considerations in mind, it’s time to start searching for your ideal guinea pig Halloween costume. There are many great options to choose from, and a costume to fit any theme you want, whether that be a royalty theme, a magical theme or just something if you’re wanting a costume that’s cute and simple. Here, we have created a list of our favourite Halloween costumes for guinea pigs.

Guinea Pig Princess Costume

Everyone please rise for Princess Piggy of Guinea Pig Kingdom! This adorable princess costume by ShuRung is perfect for any royal piggies wanting to show off their status this Halloween. This costume comes with a matching hat and skirt with an adjustable elastic band to keep as tight or loose as necessary. This costume was made with mobility in mind, so your piggies should be free to move around as normal.

Guinea Pig Graduation Hat

Guinea pigs are intelligent animals, and they deserve to show off their educational achievements too! This graduation hat by Haichen Tec is a great option for guinea pigs who aren’t too keen on wearing full outfits but still want to join in on the Halloween fun. This hat is lightweight and made with an adjustable chin strap to help keep the hat as comfortable as possible.

Guinea Pig Strawberry Costume

They say you are what you eat, and your guinea pig certainly has a sweet tooth for strawberries! Hylyun’s strawberry costume is perfect for piggies who wish to become their favourite treats for the day. This costume comes in two colours and is made with a super soft and fluffy material to ensure it is as comfortable as possible for your piggies. It also is made with a simple elastic design to allow for easy mobility and removal.

Guinea Pig Wizard Costume

Have you noticed strange occurrences around your guinea pigs, objects flying around or even them turning into different animals? You have? Then you might have a guinea pig wizard on your hands! For this Halloween, it’s time to let your guinea pig harness their powers and express themselves with the wizard costume from Rypet. This costume comes with a hat and cape, both made from a sturdy yet lightweight material to ensure your piggies can move around unrestricted. The hat comes with a simple adjustable elastic chin strap and the cape can be tied with a knot to make them easy to put on and remove.

Guinea Pig Gardener Hat

If your piggy loves spending time outside running through the garden and nibbling at the dandelions or your favourite roses, then why not dress them for the occasion! This charming gardener hat by Eleanly is the perfect option for your outdoor piggies. Guinea pigs will appreciate lightweight material, the adjustable chin strap and their ability to continue running around freely.

Abby bridges

A true animal lover at heart, Abby has spent most of her life working with animals in a casual and professional setting. She has developed a passion for all animals but has a soft spot for guinea pigs.

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