Halloween with pets is cutest when it stays simple, safe, and fun. At Food Lion, I found seven buys that turn treats, photos, games, and post-costume rewards into a celebration they can enjoy, too.
Prices were checked at foodlion.com on October 24; they vary by store and change with each week’s ad.
1. Food Lion 100% Pumpkin – $2.99
Plain pumpkin puree becomes an easy Halloween activity when I spoon it into small ghost or pumpkin shapes for my pets. The 29 oz can also leaves plenty for several festive treat sessions, though I keep portions modest.
Taste: The flavor is mild and gently earthy rather than sugary. Its smooth puree texture is easy to portion, spread, or blend with another pet-appropriate treat.
Make It Better: My trick is to use plain pumpkin only, never pumpkin pie filling, and freeze little portions in spooky molds for later.
Parting Thoughts: Pet parents who enjoy a simple homemade project will get the most fun from this can.
2. Milk-Bone Original Beef Flavor Small Crunchy Dog Treats – $4.49
Costume photos go much faster when a familiar biscuit is waiting just above the camera. These small beef-flavor treats are sized for dogs under 20 pounds, making them handy rewards during a photo session or pet-friendly Halloween gathering.
Taste: They bring a classic meaty flavor with a firm, audible crunch. That dry biscuit texture also makes them less messy to carry on a trick-or-treat walk.
Make It Better: Break each biscuit into smaller pieces when you need several rewards for posing or polite greetings.
Parting Thoughts: For little dogs who prefer crunch over chewiness, this box is a practical party pick.
3. Pup-Peroni Original Beef Recipe Dog Treats – $17.99
A high-value reward helps when your dog would rather wrestle the costume than wear it. These beef treats can be broken into treat-bag pieces for brief training games or tucked into a toy for supervised spooky play.
Taste: The beefy aroma and savory flavor are the main attraction here. Slow cooking keeps the sticks soft and moist, so they tear easily instead of crumbling.
Make It Better: Cut or tear one stick into tiny rewards before the costume comes out, especially since the 35 oz package is substantial.
Parting Thoughts: This splurge makes sense for dogs who need extra motivation, but casual treaters may prefer a smaller option.
4. Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavor Crunchy & Soft Cat Treats – $9.49
Cats deserve their own trick-or-treat game, and this stay-fresh tub makes it easy to hide a few rewards around one safe room. The chicken-flavored pieces also work well for coaxing a curious cat toward the edge of a costume photo.
Taste: Each piece pairs a crunchy shell with a soft center, giving cats two textures in one bite. The chicken flavor is savory, and each treat contains fewer than 2 calories.
Make It Better: Set up a short indoor treasure hunt with just a few pieces, then return the tub to storage rather than leaving unlimited treats out.
Parting Thoughts: Indoor cats who dislike costumes can still join the celebration through a low-pressure search game.
5. Honeycrisp Apples – $2.99/lb
Crisp apple slices make a fresh Halloween snack when I arrange a few into a simple fan or jack-o’-lantern face. Honeycrisp Apples are $2.99 a pound, and the core and every seed need to be removed before sharing any pet-sized pieces.
Taste: Honeycrisp brings a naturally sweet, refreshing flavor. The juicy crunch is a lively contrast to softer Halloween treats.
Make It Better: Slice the apple only after coring it thoroughly, then serve plain or add a very small swipe of pet-appropriate peanut butter.
Parting Thoughts: Choose this for crunch-loving pets, while animals that struggle with firm foods should sit this one out.
6. Food Lion Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt – $3.99
White yogurt practically invites a ghost theme: I spoon small dollops onto a pet-safe dish for a quick refrigerated treat. This 32 oz tub is plain and nonfat, but dairy-sensitive pets should skip the idea.
Taste: The yogurt is mild with the gentle tang expected from plain Greek yogurt. Its thick, creamy body holds a simple ghostly dollop better than a runny topping would.
Make It Better: Mix a small spoonful with plain pumpkin for an orange-and-white Halloween swirl, and keep the tub refrigerated.
Parting Thoughts: A tiny serving feels festive for pets that already tolerate plain dairy well.
7. Purina Frosty Paws Peanut Butter Flavor Frozen Dog Treats – 4 ct – $5.79
After a warm costume walk, one of these four frozen cups turns the cool-down into a dog-friendly Halloween dessert. It is an easy option when homemade molds sound charming but the evening is already packed.
Taste: Peanut butter flavor gives the frozen treat a familiar, nutty appeal. The texture is cold and creamy, softening as it sits.
Make It Better: Serve it on an easy-to-clean surface and supervise while it melts, especially if your dog tends to carry treats away.
Parting Thoughts: Busy dog households will appreciate the convenience, though cold evenings may call for a less frosty reward.
