10 Best Gift Ideas for Your Pet

10 Best Gift Ideas for Your Pet
For some pet parents, the perfect gift is a top priority during the holiday season, or any time of year for that matter. Here are 10 of the best gift ideas for your furry loved one or the proud owner of a pet that is important to you.


1. Portrait of a pet

A canvas print of your cat, dog or any other pet is a truly unique and beautiful gift idea. You can order one with your pet in costume. Popular choices include dogs and cats dressed as lords, kings, queens and admirals. Alternatively, you can go for a cinematic style with your pet as the lead actor. There are options without the fun costumes, of course, including masterful and sophisticated pencil sketches. Quality pet portraits don’t always cost a fortune and can be a great gift for family members, especially if a beloved pet has passed away.

Whatever you choose, a pet portrait will make a unique and amazing gift. There are few things better than a personalized gift of a dog or cat, but cats and dogs are far from the only option. You can get a personalized portrait of a bird, a horse, a hamster, a raccoon, or any other pet.

2. Stocking for dogs or cats

Who says our pets don’t deserve stockings, too? This is a classic gift. You can order one with paw prints for dogs or faux fur trim for cats. Whatever stocking you choose, make sure it’s big enough to hold a fair amount of culinary delights.

3. Plush toy

Pets love toys just like kids do. A soft toy will keep your dog or cat entertained for hours on end.

4. Luxurious cat tree

Tired of seeing your loved one's claw marks all over your furniture? That's what cat trees are for (unless a feisty cat refuses to use them, which is rare). They feature beds, scratching posts wrapped in durable material like sisal, and sometimes even apartments for kitties who appreciate their privacy.

5. Jumbler Ball

Jumbler balls are a versatile toy for dogs who quickly get bored with the same toy. They are made of clear plastic with handles on the outside and a squeaky ball inside. The handles make it easy to grab and throw the ball. When you get tired, let your dog shake and push the ball for as long as he wants.

10 Best Gift Ideas for Your Pet

6. Bathing mat

It’s an undeniable fact that there are few things more difficult than bathing a dog. They’ll yelp, whine, and try to run away. Did we mention what the dog does? Here’s a great bathtime activity – a lick mat. You put their favorite snack on the mat and then attach it to the wall with the suction cup that comes with the mat. The trick is that they can’t finish the treats quickly, so you’ll have plenty of time to clean them up.

7. Tea set

We know that dogs and cats don’t drink tea. We’re talking about the owner again. There are some really fancy tea sets featuring cute dogs, birds of all colors of the rainbow, or gorgeous, mystical cats. The taste of your tea will definitely improve if you serve it in one of these cups. Some sets feature a dog or cat of a certain breed on each cup. If you’re feeling fancy, get a set made of fine china or maybe even gilded.

8. Dispenser for food bags

Back to the practical stuff. Take the hassle out of scooping poop with a tastefully painted poo bag dispenser that looks great on the leash. Look for one that can hold at least one standard roll of poo bag.

9. Float

Nothing beats a float for your furry friend on pool day. Look for one that is suitable for medium-sized dogs and is puncture-resistant. Dogs will stay cool thanks to the side panels that allow water to pass through the float. You can take collapsible floats with you when you go on trips to other pools.

10. Pet Camera

Pet cameras are practical and inexpensive. The best ones are easy to set up, have two-way audio, and provide excellent image quality at any time of day. You can get notifications when the camera detects sound or movement, or stream footage live from your smartphone. This way, you can always be sure your pet is safe.