Treats and Toys

Treats and toys always make great gifts for pets, especially for dogs that love to chew. Consider getting them a Nylabone Holiday Gift box. Chewing is a normal behavior and can promote dental and gum health. Chewing also keeps your dog entertained while you are away, keeping destructive behaviors at bay. The Nylabone Holiday Gift Box comes in 2 sizes for dogs up to 25 pounds and dogs up to 50 pounds. Gift boxes include a stuffable cone, a braided bone or marshmallow stick, a peanut-shaped chew toy or textured bone, plus a delicious Natural Nubz chew treat! The chew toys are long-lasting and come in bacon, vanilla cookie, peanut butter, and other delicious flavors. You will also be happy knowing that your dog is chewing their toys and not your furniture or favorite pair of shoes.

Hydration

Nothing beats a cool refreshing drink, right? Consider getting your cats a Catit PIXI fountain. The Catit PIXI fountain provides filtered, clean water. This fountain is not just cute, its ergonomic and whisker-friendly design encourages your cat to drink more water. The water level window shaped like a cat’s nose conveniently indicates the drinking fountain’s status and makes for an adorable nightlight! Equipped with a triple action filter, your cat’s drinking water will stay tasty fresh for a whole month. They also make drinking fountains for dogs, so your canine pets don’t feel left out.

Wearable tech

Wearable tech has become ubiquitous and indispensable to our daily routines. Can you imagine giving up your Apple Watch?  Why shouldn’t our pets benefit from tech? Tractive DOG 4 and CAT Mini makes a GPS and health tracker for your dog and cat, respectively. Tractive trackers use GPS to follow your pets in real-time. Create a virtual fence and receive alerts if they venture outside of their safe zone. Tracker also gives insight into your pet’s health by alerting you about changes in their sleep or activity patterns and tracking their daily exercise. Tractive trackers are 100% adventure and waterproof and have a long-lasting battery that can go 10 days without charging. Tractive requires a subscription plan to enable the tracker’s built-in SIM card’s tracking features.

Comfortable bedding

Dogs and Cats

Dogs and cats have mastered the art of relaxation, evident by the sayings they have lent the English language, like “let sleeping dogs lie” and “catnap” being examples. Pamper your pet with a plush, cozy new bed. Choose a bed that is comfortable, easy to wash, and matches your décor. Your dog or cat will thank you for it.

Pocket pets

Small pets also value a cozy home and soft beds. If you have pocket pets consider buying them special edition Holiday-colored bedding from carefresh. Or choose colorful tutti frutti, sprinkles, sea glass, beach party, or seaside to liven their habitat. Made from raw, natural paper fiber, carefresh is pillowy soft and ultra-absorbent, keeping your small pet warm and dry better than shavings. It also suppresses ammonia odors and provides odor control for up to 10 days. It’s perfect for hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets.

Fashion

Keep your dog warm and fashionable this winter with a cute sweater or hoodie. Dog Threads by Good Thomas is an apparel and accessory line designed for dogs and their humans who want to dress to impress. They offer a wide selection of hoodies, shirts, flannels, sweater, holiday themed pajamas and more. They even have matching sets so you and your dog can celebrate your bond in style.

 

Practical gifts

Litter may not come to mind when you think of a holiday gift, but the right litter can help keep your cat healthy and your house smelling fresh. ökocat litter is made from sustainably sourced rescued natural wood and paper fiber.  It is 99% dust free and has no artificial fragrance, no harmful chemicals, no toxic dyes, and no clay or silica. ökocat litter is made from natural wood fiber that absorbs liquid on contact and stops the creation of ammonia and odor before it starts. It also forms solid clumps for easy scooping and cleaning.

Lastly, give your pet the ultimate gift of love: good health. Don’t wait until your pets get sick before taking them to the veterinarian. Your pets should have regular checkups, at least annually, and every 6 months for pets older than 7 years. These examinations allow your veterinarian to ensure your pet is protected against preventable diseases and helps your pet stay ahead of potential health problems. In the long run, regular checkups not only save you money, but also, ensure that your pet will live a long and healthy life. And what’s more important than the gift of good health?

Need a gift for a child that loves animals? Get them the purr-fect picture book.  Lisette the Vet is about a young girl who loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. When something happens to the new class pet, will Lisette the Vet save the day? Beautifully illustrated, the book teaches kids to overcome their fears.

 

Hopefully these gift ideas will make shopping for your pets and pet-loving kids, easy and stress-free and bring wags to your dogs, purrs to your cats, and smiles to your kids. For tips to keep your pets safe this holiday click here.