With Halloween just days away, vets are warning that dressing up your pets in costumes is "potentially harmful" in a period which is already "stressful" for them.
The British Vet Association (BVA) said pets are "not fashion accessories" and that costumes are unnecessary.
It comes as many pet owners are using TikTok and other social media platforms to post pictures and videos of their dogs, cats and other pets dressed as spiders, pumpkins and ghosts.
British Veterinary Association Senior Vice President Justine Shotton told Sky News: "Most owners consider pets a part of the family, which is great, but it's important to remember that pets are not fashion accessories.
"Dressing up animals or otherwise unnaturally changing their appearance is not only unnecessary and potentially harmful, but in some cases can also prevent pets from expressing their...
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