The holidays are officially upon us as we make a smooth transition from Thanksgiving into the Christmas season. We know you are looking for some unique but useful gift ideas for the cats and cat lovers in your life, so we’ve created a holiday gift list for cats and cat lovers just for you!
If you have a cat lover in your life, you can’t go wrong with a gift focused on cats. Fortunately, there is a wide selection of eclectic and fun ideas for people who love felines.
This year, we added some incredible handmade products that we know you’ll love as well as some behavioral products that can assist you in keeping your cats entertained and stop them from becoming bored. Products range from a few pennies to <ahem> well over a few pennies.
Come on in, take a gander and get your favorite feline gifts today!
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If you have a cat lover in your life, you can’t go wrong with a gift focused on cats. Fortunately, there is a wide selection of eclectic and fun ideas for people who love felines.
This year, we added some incredible handmade products that we know you’ll love as well as some behavioral products that can assist you in keeping your cats entertained and stop them from becoming bored. Products range from a few pennies to <ahem> well over a few pennies.
Triple T Studios
This should be one of your first shopping stops when you’re scouting out items for a cat lover. Everything in this site is something on my “wish list”. We are big fans of their custom handbags, jewelry and cute kitty-related items. You’ll find something that fits any budget, from $5 up to $100. If it’s cat-themed and unique, Triple T Studios has it. Best of all, a portion of their proceeds go towards “big cat” rescue. Learn more here.
This store is one of the ultimate stores to visit for the cat lover in your life. Choose from unique items like cat-themed scarves and beautiful cat-inspired jewelry. Whether you’re looking for cat-spinner rings, cat-inspired hair ties or beautiful handbags, you’re sure to find something for your favorite ailurophile. Prices range from $4 on up to $100. Here are a few of our favorites!
Cat Ring Cell Phone Kickstand: $4
This cute Cat Phone Ring Kickstand makes the perfect stocking stuffer for a cat lover. It attaches to the back of your mobile phone allowing you to keep a better grip on your phone while making videos and taking photos of your cat.
Lion & Cub Necklace: $39
This beautiful necklace features a mother lion and her cub with an Acacia tree in the background. The mother lion is highlighted with 18k gold plate and the cub and necklace are 925 Sterling Silver. The background is highlighted with AAA cubic zirconia. The necklace comes with the 18 inch chain and ready to give in a gift box.
Pretty In Pink Handbag: $49
The Mini Pretty In Pink Cat Handbag is the same designer quality as the original Pretty in Pink Cat Handbag and is sure to make you purr. The pairing of Pink Quartz and Serenity, create a soft, eye-pleasing and sophisticated color combination.
Cat Lover Soap Box: $24.95
“Smells like a bad attitude and lack of respect blended with an adventurous spirit, insatiable curiosity, and plenty of courage. And also, catnip.”
This adorable handmade soap kit includes a “cat scratch fever balm” (for humans), a delicious handmade soap (for humans who can choose from Peppermint Bliss or Autumn Fig) and a special super-moisturizing Kokum Lotion (perfect for dry winter weather)! This is designed especially by a lady who loves cats (me), for others who love their cats. Prices begin as low as $5 on up to $25 for the cat-lovers kit.
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If your favorite person is also involved with animal rescue, PawZaar is the place to shop! PawZaar offers many items themed for cats, dogs and animal rescue. Most are handmade by people in artisan programs while others are sourced from remote areas around the world. From cat-themed cookie cutters and beautiful ornaments to custom jewelry (like this beautiful pendant engraved with “All My Children Have Paws”). You’re sure to find the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life!
After hauling cats around to the veterinarian or just for everyday a little aromatherapy may be in order. These beautiful aromatherapy necklaces are perfect for any animal lover. Don’t forget to check out these adorable Guatemalan cat and dog ornaments for your tree – each ornament is handcrafted from traditional Guatemalan fabrics and from artisans of a fair trade cooperative in Guatemala. Perfect as a thank you to your favorite veterinarian or as a gift for a cat-loving office-mate. Stock up as these start at only $5 each!
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If you haven’t heard about the Cat Lady Box, you’re missing out on a unique opportunity for year-long giving. Consider a box subscription for your best mate (or as a special reward for yourself). Each month, you’ll receive the best in cat gifts that you can enjoy with your feline friend. Choose from 2 boxes (Just for cat ladies or one for cat ladies and their cats) and any amount of time to continue receiving the boxes. Prices start as low as $35.
The Cat Lady Box is taking over the cat world. Choose from two boxes: one is for cat ladies and includes products they will especially love, while the second includes items for cats as well!
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Total Cat Mojo: Help your cat harness their mojo with Jackson Galaxy in his newest release. Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in their environment and in touch with their natural instincts—to hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, and sleep. Problems such as litter box avoidance and aggression arise when cats lack this confidence. Jackson Galaxy’s number one piece of advice to his clients is to help their cats harness their mojo. Total Cat Mojo is your guide to better understanding your cat.
Shop Cats of New York: This coffee-table style book is a beautiful look at cats who dwell in New York’s most coziest spots – bookstores, bars, bike shops and bodegas. They have not only taken up residence, they have attained a type of celebrity status around the Big Apple. You’ll love the fun stories and beautiful photos. Shop Cats of New York introduces forty of New York’s favorite felines—all who have an extraordinary story to tell.
Popular cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and Instagram pet photographer Andrew Marttila capture these deeply loved and well cared for animals in their city habitat and reveal how they came to reign over their urban kingdoms.
Coloring Cats: Finally, for the cat lover who has everything, why not pick up the Coloring Cats book? This fun notebook and calendar lets you plan, doodle and color your days away. It’s the perfect gift for a person who loves cats. Cat fanciers and coloring enthusiasts will be enchanted with this gallery of original designs!
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Cats are not nearly as difficult to figure out as people. They live by the premise, “Eat, Sleep, Play, Love”. Keep them busy when they’re awake, satisfy their instinctual needs (like hunting and playing), and give them plenty of quiet time to get their 17 hours of sleep in each day, and you’ll have a healthy, happy cat who adores you.
Here are our favorite gifts that satisfy your cat’s instinctual needs!
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HyperNip: $10.00+
HyperNip from Petlinks is an unique mixture of catnip and Silvervine that is more potent than regular catnip, but still completely natural. The secret is that they combine silvervine (learn more about the unique properties of Silvervine in our article, Top 5 Alternatives to Catnip) into their toys. This potent mix will entice any cat to play, whether they normally respond to catnip or not.
Also under the Petlinks umbrella is the new HyperNip Hide & Play – a fun toy for any cat who thinks crinkly sounds and tunnels are the best way to play. Since it’s completely collapsible, the Hide & Play can also be used at a bed while you are on the road.
Petlinks® HyperNip™ Zippy Zebra™ from the new Safari Collection is a toss toy with a big crop of feathers…toss it in the air and watch it soar down, then watch your kitty pounce.
[photo_gallery source=”media: images/2017-holiday/hypernip-hide-zebra.jpg,images/2017-holiday/hypernip-hide.jpg,images/2017-holiday/hypernip-hide2.jpg” order_by=”asc”]SmartyKat: $5.00 +
Best selling brand SmartyKat® are longtime favorites for us – they focus on electronic and innovative cat toys, scratchers, and cat product accessories that keep even the most challenging cat content. “Hunt” means “play” in cat language, so make sure your cats are fully stocked on fun, interactive toys that keep them engaged. SmartyKat toys are designed to trigger your cat’s predatory response by mimicking the sounds and movement of their natural prey.
- Twirl-n-Peek™ feathers and ribbons poke in and out of holes in the box as the toy spins as soft swishing sounds intrigue curious cats. What’s not to love about an interactive box? It’s every cat’s idea of a day of fun!
- Claw Tower™ is a super-sized 2-in-1 sisal and carpet scratch post lets cats stretch and scratch. We wondered if this would be large enough for our big cats, but they have been playing with it nonstop. I can just imagine the fun kittens would have!
- Kicked Critter™ is a much more fun toy than the name indicates. Cats LOVE this kicker as they grasp with their front legs and kick with their back legs. Wrestle! Hug! Kick! The crinkle sounds and extra-long plush attract cats to play.
NekoFlies Toy System: $10+
NekoFlies is the toy we can use to coax cats out from under the bed, get rid of excess energy quickly, and coax to play even if they don’t feel like playing.
What we love most is the durability, the way we can shape dozens of new designs from one set, and the many lures you can purchase to switch out as often as you like.
The specially designed rod gives you more interactive play as you can choose from a variety of unique lures that are easily interchangeable.
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Cat enclosures are the new big thing in the world. People are remembering that our cats love to be outdoors. However, letting your cat soak up the sun while keeping them safe from outdoor threats (like people, cars, and wildlife) is of critical importance.
These units let you do that safely. Remember that you always need to provide plenty of shade and you should never let your cats stay in an independent enclosure (where they don’t have access to the house) unsupervised. If you can’t enclose your patio (turning it into a catio), then these are some valid alternatives.
The Trixie Pet Catio is a great way to keep cats enclosed in a safe area outdoors (remember, this should not be your cat’s home! This is for fun only).
[Learn how to Create the Ultimate Cat Enclosure]
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Loving Pet Bowls from Bella Bowls: $3.50+
The Loving Pets Fish Bella Bowl for Cat comes in a variety of sizes, but the extra-small (which is 1/2 pint) is perfect for the single feeding. We have bowls in a variety of colors that our cats adore!
The bowls are made from veterinarian-recommended bacterial-resistant stainless steel and feature a soy-based rubber base that prevents movement while your cats are nosing their way around the raw food. Just remove the rubber ring (super easy to pop in and out) and you can toss it all in the dishwasher (we’ve actually washed the rubber ring because we forgot to remove it and it came out just fine). Bella Bowls from Loving Pets keeps your cat’s feeding area neat and tidy while letting your cat’s bowls blend in with your own. These designer bowls are fun, stylish, durable and affordable!
We love the vast array of bright colors, cute shapes, and the fact that we can buy a bowl for a dog or cat that fits seamlessly into any décor.
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This catnip/cat grass holiday gift set features 100% organic pet grass complete with a cat planter. The sad reality is that not enough cat owners realize how much their cats love to nibble on some cat grass.
Not only is it tasty, grass has plenty of great physical benefits for your pets. It acts as a natural hairball remedy (much better than those petroleum-based products), and cat grass is chock full of nutrients.
The grass in this set is a certified organic blend of wheat, oats, rye, barley and flax that is perfect for just about any species. Includes planter, Organic seed mix and organic soil.
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Still our cats favorite treat of the holiday season! Ciao makes some of the most addictive treats on the market. I have yet to meet a cat who doesn’t love the creamy texture of fresh ground up scallops and chicken.
We recommend getting the Ciao Churu Cat Treat Creamy Puree Bundle. This package includes:
- 1 pack Chicken flavor (Ingredients: water, chicken, tapioca, natural flavors, natural scallop flavor, guar gum, fructooligosaccharide, vitamin e supplement, green tea extract)
- 1 pack Tuna with Chicken flavor (Ingredients: water, tuna, chicken, tapioca, natural flavors, guar gum, natural tuna flavor, fructooligosaccharide, vitamin e supplement, green tea extract)
- 1 pack Tuna flavor (Ingredients: water, tuna, tapioca, natural flavors, guar gum, natural tuna flavor, fructooligosaccharide, vitamin e supplement, green tea extract)
If you have a senior cat, a sick cat (who you’re trying to entice with extra rich food) or any cat who needs some extra encouragement, this is the treat you should try.
[photo_gallery source=”media: images/2016-holiday/ciao.jpg,images/2016-holiday/ciao1.jpg,images/2016-holiday/ciao2.jpg” order_by=”asc”]Vital Essentials – $5+
Delicious freeze-dried treats designed especially for cats. Choose from freeze-dried ahi tuna, chicken breast, chicken giblets, minnows, or wild Alaskan salmon! These cat treats promote digestive health, oral health, and optimum weight, thick glossy coats, firm muscles, and strong bones. There are no added hormones, antibiotics, fillers, flavorings, artificial preservatives, colors, or synthetic vitamins/minerals
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Pet Tree Houses – $129+
For the most precious feline, there are beautiful pet tree houses and luxurious scratching posts that make your cat feel like they’re in the great outdoors without having the inherent dangers associated with being outside.
Pet Tree Houses are made from real dragonwood and embellished with silk foliage that look and feel like being outside. While expensive, the trees are incredibly durable and look so natural in your home that visitors likely won’t even notice that cat napping in the uppermost branches.
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These unique climbing towers are extremely durable and sturdy, with the ability to hold 300 pounds for scratching, exercising, climbing, and sleeping. The modern design and interesting shapes will keep you and your cat interested for years!
[photo_gallery source=”media: images/2017-holiday/katris3.jpg,images/2017-holiday/katris-1.jpg,images/2017-holiday/katris2.jpg” order_by=”asc”]Thermal Bed – $23+
These self-warming cat beds are washable, durable and feature an internal thermal layer that helps your cat maintain their own body heat. These are ideal for cats who need some extra warmth and love the soft feel of luxury fabrics.
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