People love their pets like family. Some people even treat their pets better than family! We all have at least one friend or relative that is a pet owner, and if you have pets yourself, you know how much fun it is to give your fur family a new toy or the latest in pet care gadgets. That’s why we created this list of pet related gift ideas for the pet lover in your life!

Top 5 Cat Gifts:

Let’s take a look at these top 5 cat products.

• Help your cat lover keep their furniture nice with this cat scratcher pad. Besides looking quite stylish, it is able to be wall or floor mounted to best suit your needs. https://www.amazon.com/RUMUUKE-Premium-Scratching-Natural-Reinfored/dp/B08FMB7DQ9
• This cat wand is retractable and has different attachments to keep the play interesting! https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Retractable-Assorted-Interactive-Exerciser/dp/B07F45GGPT
• Most people imagine dogs using puzzle toys, but cats love solving puzzles too! Check out this puzzle box for some great enrichment. You could also make a DIY version. https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Amazing-Sliders-Interactive-Puzzle/dp/B07VGN7SJL
• Cats are notorious for being poor water drinkers. Water fountains can help encourage drinking. Help your cat lover keep their kitties healthy with this water fountain! https://www.amazon.com/Veken-Fountain-Automatic-Dispenser-Replacement/dp/B07DLXF7XL
• Training cats can be difficult and not many people would think to clicker train a cat, however, the benefits can be outstanding. This toolkit comes with two clickers and a pointer to get you started. https://www.amazon.com/CAT-SCHOOL-Training-Kit-Tools/dp/B084NHN1ST

Top 5 Dog Gifts:

Here’s the top 5 products for your dog-loving pals.

• Dogs need mental stimulation. Puzzle toys are a great way to satisfy that need. Check out this beginner level puzzle toy for your dog lover. https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-Ottosson-Smart-Puzzle/dp/B0711Y9Y8W
• The Furbo Treat Tossing Dog Camera is a very sought after item this year. It helps you see what they are up to and you can give treats when you are away. https://www.amazon.com/Furbo-Dog-Camera-Designed-Compatible/dp/B01FXC7JWQ
• No one likes muddy paw prints all over their floors and yet dogs are notorious for getting into the dirt. Help your dog lover keep their home clean with this paw washing silicone brush cup. https://www.amazon.com/Dexas-MudBuster-Portable-Cleaner-Small/dp/B01MYNCHLK
• Treats don’t have to be the only form of puzzle enrichment. This hide-a-squirrel puzzle toy can be used over and over again to provide much needed mental stimulation. https://www.amazon.com/Squirrel-Interactive-Puzzle-Outward-Hound/dp/B000HHQ3AM
• Many dog owners worry about losing their pets. With this ID tag, finders can quickly get a hold of the dog’s parents by using a QR code to easily access the a website with all of their contact details. https://www.amazon.com/Dynotag-Enabled-Lifetime-Recovery-Service/dp/B01DK7T3MA 

Top 5 Gifts For Exotics and other Small Animals:

Here are some ideas for the often hard to buy for exotics and small animal lovers.

• One of the toughest parts of owning fish is the tank maintenance. Give your aquatic animal lover the gift of a clean tank with this tank gravel cleaner and water exchanger. It even has a handy button for starting the suction. https://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Cleaner-Changer-Air-Pressing-Controller/dp/B083NRD2HJ
• Keeping the temperature regulated in a reptile habitat can be difficult. This thermostat can help your reptile lover automate the process by automatically turning on heating and/or cooling devices. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-RT-600-Thermostat-Controller/dp/B07FYXX9L3
• Small animals like rabbits can benefit greatly from a romp in a larger space. This playpen can be customized to fit the users needs by shape and size. https://www.amazon.com/Tespo-Playpen-Exercise-Animals-Upgrade/dp/B06XTWZ857
• This hanging rope can be used as a hammock or as a climbing rope for all sorts of small animals including ferrets, rats, sugar gliders, and even birds. It will give them an outlet to express their energy and hang, climb, dangle, or grab onto. https://www.amazon.com/YIHIHI-Climbing-Hanging-Hammock-Eco-Friendly/dp/B08K94M8PG
• Chickens love to interact with their environment, but it can be hard to provide them with enough enrichment. Your chicken loving friends and their chickens will get a crow out of this hanging xylophone. https://www.amazon.com/Vehomy-Chicken-Xylophone-Suspensible-Grinding/dp/B08KQJPLLK 

What to get your pet lover that has everything:

We have saved you the trouble of racking your brain when you just don’t know what to get that pet lover in your life. Here are a few ideas they’re sure to love plus you can help small businesses right where you live! 

• Gift certificate to a local pet food store or pet specialty item store
• Gift certificate for a local pet sitter for some stress-free care so your pet lover can have some peace-of-mind on their vacation
• Custom made pet clothing or toys from a local artisan. Everyone loves a quality handmade local product.
• Gift certificate for the local groomer
• Give the gift of a well behaved dog by paying for an in-person puppy class or a canine obedience course
• Gift certificate for a dog walk or even a week’s worth of walking! 

Thanks for checking out our pet lover’s gift guide. We hope you found the perfect gift to give your pet loving pals.

Have a Happy Holiday!

Blog provided by active NAPPS member - 

Casey Brown, Casey's Pet Sitting 

Birnamwood, Wisconsin