Gifts for pets – festive treats for your furry friends
Indulge in pet gifts this Christmas to pamper your best friend...
We're on the lookout for gifts for pets right now. After all, we just can't help but want to spoil them. It's fair to say that we're a pet-mad world. In fact, in 2018 alone, the USA spent an incredible $70 billion (yes, with a 'B') on our pets. With that in mind, it should be no surprise that treating our pets for the holidays has become expected.
Whether you have a stocking for your animal, or you're gifting to a pet-loving friend, we've found a gift for you. Plus, many of the gifts are currently discounted for Black Friday, so now's the time to snap up a deal.
Read on below for our curated list of the top pet gifts for both our US and our UK readers.
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1. Play time
Dexter Contemporary Cat Tree, Was $209.99 Now $156, Joss and Main
Replace that scratched up cat tree with a chic, modern version.
We love this tiered monochrome version, which not only looks good, but has everything to keep your - up to four - feline friends busy as well as to help them relax.
This option is covered with carpet, offering a cozy base. There are multiple scratching posts for your cat to exercise their claws without your furniture getting destroyed in the process, as well as a teaser toy for playtime. A sweet cat cottage beneath the platform is the perfect spot for a cat nap.
2. A step up
3 Steps Links Pet Stairs, Was $94.00 Now $52.79*, Macy's
If you have an older or injured pet, make their life that bit easier by giving them back some independence.
These pet stairs allow your cat or dog to climb up into sofas and beds with ease while the cushioning stops any weak bones from hurting.
Available in a range of colors, these Majestic Pet stairs have a machine washable cover, so no need to worry about spills or stains.
*With Code BLKFRI
3. Chic storage
Dog Treat Jar, Was $60 Now $45, Bloomingdale's
You won't be rushing to put away your dog treats if you keep them in such a lovely container.
This Nambé porcelain based jar has a wood lid, sweetly crafted into the recognizable ears of a lovable Basset Hound. The lid seals tight, too, so those treats will remain crisp and fresh for your good boy.
4. Scoop in style
Clean-Up Bag Dispenser, $24, Anthropologie
Clean up bags are a necessity when you own a dog, but The Foggy Dog has created a way to give this not-so-pleasant task a pretty makeover.
These sweet designs are perfectly sized pouches for doggy clean-up bags, with handy clips for attaching to your pooch's leash.
5. Drink up
Medallion Paw-Print Pet Bowl, Was From $35 Now From $25.50, One King's Lane
Hydration is as key for animals as it is for us, so instead of buying yourself another Hydroflask, upgrade your pet's drinking bowl.
This charming design is made of melamine, so you don't have to worry about breakages or chips. It's dishwasher safe, too.
6. Puppy package
Dog Starter Kit, $20, Nordstrom
Give new puppy parents (and, yes, that can include yourself) everything they need to get started with walkies.
This pretty blue kit from Wild & Woofy includes a sturdy nylon leash to head out of the house, collapsible bowl for drinks on the go, tennis ball for exercise and a bow tie to, well, just to look smart.
7. Sleek screen
Keep Em Out/In Decorative Divider, Was $299 Now $254.15*, CB2
There are some rooms you just can't have your pets in for one reason or another - perhaps it holds delicate furniture or a newborn baby has been brought over and you know your pup will keep overexcited.
Whatever the reason, you can section off rooms without ruining the aesthetic or shutting your animal out. This decorative acrylic divider simply needs to be adjusted to fit the desired width and you're good to go.
*With Code SAVEMORE
8. Stay fresh
Happy Place Pet Stain And Odor Eliminator, $12.99, World Market
No matter what animals you have running around, keep your home smelling and looking as fresh and clean as possible with this stain and odor eliminator.
Chemical-free, the botanical enzymes in this cleaner removes stains while naturally deodorizing, too.
9. Chicken Run
Rosita Chicken Coop and Run, Was $270 Now $230, Birch Lane
Chickens are the latest animal trend and as we're all at home more often, there's no better time to get involved, or help a friend upgrade their coop.
This sweet farmhouse style coop is the perfect style for a backyard, and comes with a ramp, a hinged roof, a nesting box, and a pull-out tray for easy cleaning.
10. Two in one
Wooden Pet Crate End Table, $175.99, Overstock
Perfect for puppy training, these wooden crates work twice as hard by also acting as coffee tables.
As well as saving floor space, the closeness to you on the sofa will help calm and anxious pets and help them wind down. The piece is also available in three colorways and two sizes.
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1. Take away treats
Personalised Leather Dog Treat Bagby, £25, Not On The High Street
Have both a dog treat and doggy band to hand wherever you and your pooch go with this Vida Vida buffalo leather pouch. Available in four shades and personalizable in vintage gold lettering, it's an ideal gift this winter.
Plus, for every purchase a school bag gets donated to a child in Cambodia, Nepal or Myanmar through the United World School Bag for a Bag program. Win-win.
2. Tipi time
Rattan Pet Tipi, £125, Cox and Cox
Extend the rattan trend into your pets' lives with this fun tipi design.
The stylish spot for your furry friend to cuddle up comes with a super-soft sage cushion to ultimate comfort.
3. A fancy feast
Tsar Caviar leather cat collar, £58, Selfridges
If you cat turns their nose up at anything but the finer things in life, add luxury to their collar with this tongue-in-cheek design.
Crafted from leather and lined with suede, this Cheshire & Wain collar has a removable bell and a caviar-tin for storing kitty's catnip.
4. Engraved with love
Personalised Dog Bowl, £155, John Lewis and Partners
Fido deserves some monogramming in their life too.
Hand crafted in Kent by The Oak and Rope Company, the design is made from hard-wearing oak with a stainless steel bowl insert, making it both stylish and practical.
5. Mini me
Kyali Dog Sofa, £169, Made
If you're all about mid-century modern, maybe it's time to update your pet bed with a matching design.
This sleek choice has a cool natural ash frame paired with contemporary gray cushions.
6. Cozy for Christmas
Jacquard-knit dog jumper, £14.99, H&M
Christmas jumper days are on their way, so it's time to make sure the pets are ready to go.
This sweet jumper boasts a cozy ribbed collar and chic reindeer design. Nothing tacky about this Holiday Sweater.
7. See in the dark
Spot Your Dog Kit, £20, House of Fraser
With darker evenings here to stay for a while, it can be tricky when taking the pups out for a stroll in the evening.
Keep them safe and in sight with this Wild & Woofy set which includes a yellow reflective dog collar, flashing bone-shaped dog tag and glow in the dark ball.
8. Paw-trait
Personalised Pet Portrait, From £12.99, HeartShapedHomePrint on Etsy
Choose your favourite photo of your pet and get it turned into a full colour print.
A one of a kind gift, anyone obsessed with their animals is sure to get their print framed and hung in pride of place.
Thea Babington-Stitt is a Content Editor at Future. She has been an interiors journalist for nearly 10 years and has held positions at LivingEtc, Country Homes & Interiors and Homes & Gardens. Currently, she is writing for Ideal Home and Style At Home's websites and magazines.
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