Must-Have Louisiana Pet Costumes for Halloween 2025

(99.9 KTDY) - If you are the owner of a dog, then chances are you are going to spend some money on them this Halloween, making sure they have a great costume. Some owners enjoy incorporating their pets into family-themed Halloween costume ideas.

Why Pet Owners Love Halloween Costumes

If you are taking a look at what surveyors have found and combine that with Google trends information, MetLife reports 53% percent of people plan to dress their dogs up for Halloween. It's clear people want their dogs and other pets dressed up for Halloween. Pets are family.

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Top 3 Searched Dog Costumes 2025

Searches for cow costumes for dogs are popular this year, along with the always-favorite hot dog costume for your dog. The top three costumes that are searched for are, in third place, ghost, in second place, Ewok, and in first place, the Grinch.

How Much Do We Spend

As pet owners, we spend a good amount of money on Halloween items for our pets, including food, treats, and costumes. One out of every five pet owners will spend over $50 buying a Halloween costume for their furry friends.

The National Retail Federation estimates that we will spend $13.1 billion combined on all of Halloween, including decorations, pumpkins, parties, costumes, pet costumes, and candy.

According to the NRF, when it comes to our pets,

Pets continue to join in on Halloween celebrations, with consumers planning on spending $0.86 billion on costumes for their furry friends.

There are some great Louisiana-themed costumes that can be found. Now, the costumes might not have Louisiana names, but you can use them for fun Halloween ideas.

The Rougarou 

Now, if you look online for a Rougarou pet costume, you'll likely either not find one or it might be costly. This lion's mane would be hilarious on your dog, and you can tell everyone he is the much-feared Rougarou!

The Crab

If you want to have a cute idea that goes perfectly with our love of Louisiana cuisine, then dress your dog up in a crab costume. Now, your dog won't look like the crabs that come from Sherburne Wildlife Management Area, but he'll be adorable!

The Crawfish Is a Fun Costume Idea for Multiple Dogs

Okay, so this is a picture of a lobster dog costume, but let's face it, a lobster is just a giant crawfish anyway! Hey, everyone in the family could get a lobster/crawfish costume for Halloween, so you can pretend to be a crawfish boil.

The Potato

Now, if you're planning a crawfish boil, you'll need some potatoes. This is a great idea if you have several dogs. Either way, adding a potato as a Halloween costume is adorable. It's also funny that written on the dog shirt it says, "Because it's a potato, that's why".

The Gator 

Your little chomper, or big chomper, because they have several sizes, will be given plenty of belly rubs if you have him decked out in an alligator dog suit. He can chomp his way through the neighborhood, just watch out, he doesn't chomp his way through any candy bowls.

Tips for Budget-Friendly Halloween Shopping

One out of every five pet owners will pay more than $50 for their dog's costume, but if you are looking for some deals, the National Retail Federation has some advice. Prosper Insights and Analytics Executive Vice President of Strategy Phil Rist says,

For consumers looking to balance their budgets, strategies such as buying early to spread out purchases or shopping at discount stores are just some ways they are being mindful of costs. Despite these budget considerations, consumers are committed to prioritizing Halloween celebrations to create special memories with their loved ones.

Top Reviewed Dog Costumes of 2025 (Non-Louisiana)

If you choose not to have a Louisiana-themed costume for your pet, but you would like some advice on what to go with, Pet Products gives their Top 5 Dog Costumes of 2025.