Purrfect Holiday Gift Ideas For Pawrents And Their Fur Kids
Pets are a gift, and even though they may just be a small part of our lives, we are really all they have. As such, they deserve the whole world and our love along with it.
This holiday season, why not give back to your special fuzzy companion to say “thank you” for adding a little extra magic to your world?
Curated below is a list of gifts to shower them or a pawrent, you know, with some special presents that are sure to have tails wagging this coming 2023.
1. Cheerble Wicked Ball Cyclone: A little ball packed with hours of fun
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Leaving your pet behind as you head out for work can be a heartbreaking experience. What’s worse is if they happen to be hyperactive and need constant attention or someone to play with. The Cheerble Wicked Ball Cyclone is an interactive ball that is bound to keep doggos entertained for hours.
The ball will shake or move every once in a while to get your pet’s attention. Once the pup knocks it about out of curiosity, the ball will immediately begin to bounce around. Your dog can chase it around for 10 minutes before it automatically shuts off for a 30-minute break. After that, the fun continues!
This ball puts worried pawrents at rest, wondering if their fur babies feel bored alone at home.
2. KiTiDOT Laser Cat Collar Toy: For playful cats with workaholic parents
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Let’s face it, as much as we would love to lounge around all day entertaining our cats by pointing a laser around for them to chase, that’s just not realistic. But just because we have a job and other obligations do not mean our feline friends have to suffer.
The Laser Cat Collar Toy has a built-in laser that shines out an uncatchable red dot to entertain your cat for hours on end. And don’t worry, pawrents, the collars have been made to ensure the laser does not get in your little furball’s eyes.
Place this on your cat and watch them jump around the house all day long, having fun and refining its reflex skills.
3. Embark Pet DNA Testing Kit: Discover your dog’s roots to understand their genetics better
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As it turns out, checking out our DNA and ancestry isn’t just limited to humans; pets can also take part in it.
Embark Pet DNA needs a swab of spit and will be ready to tell you everything you need to know about your dog. The DNA test will give better insight into your pet’s breeding history and insight into their health so that you can take proactive steps to help them keep diseases at bay.
4. Spigen ComforTag Pet Collar for AppleTag: Keep your pets comfy while you track them on your phone
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Often, we can forget that our pets are wild animals. And the call of the wild is sometimes much stronger than our stern warnings not to run out the front door. If you are raising a precocious young cat, dog, or even bunny, that enjoys running around in nature, then a comfy collar to house an AppleTag could help you rest easy while they play outdoors.
ComforTag was created especially for pets and can endure scratches, drops, and shakes as your pet lets loose. It is also lightweight and breathable, so you’ll never have to fear if it is making your little companion feel uncomfortable.
5. Walker Edison Solid Wood Storage Pet Bed with Cushion: Style, simplicity, storage, this bed has it all
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Image via Best Buy
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Pet furniture is notorious for looking a bit tacky because, honestly, your pet probably couldn’t tell the difference if it was sleeping on a bed from Costco or Crate & Barrel. But as pet owners, it would be nice to have something to match the rest of the furniture once in a while.
The Walker Edison Solid Wood Storage Pet Bed does just that, providing a comfy cushion in a sleek, modern-looking wooden frame that reveals a storage space for your pet and all its toys.
6. Dyson Pet Grooming Kit: Hate fur sheddings on your expensive couch? Then this one’s for you
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Do you have a shedder on your hands? Well, those days may be behind you with this Pet Grooming Kit. This unique set of attachments can be fitted onto Dyson vacuums to gently comb and suck out stray fur right from your four-legged best friend.
The kit was designed for animals with medium to long coats and was engineered to produce as little sound as possible to make the grooming experience quiet and calm.
7. Hunger For Words Talking Pet Buttons: Your dreams of owning a talking dog is just a press of a button away
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Every pet owner has wished once in their life that after asking their dog to “Speak!” it would respond with, “Hey, how’s it going?” Pets have such prominent personalities that shine through in everything they do. So what if there was a way to train them to speak their minds? And no, we’re not talking about one of those collars from the movie Up. We’re talking buttons.
The Hunger For Words Talking Pet Buttons can be formatted to represent different words; you will have to train your pet to press the button in response to different situations. For example, you could teach it to alert you when it wants food, treats, to walk, or to play. Others have even trained their fur babies to voice opinions and thoughts through these buttons (see Bunny the dog).
Whatever it is, any step closer we can get to talking to our pets is a step most of us will take.
8. Canine First Aid & CPR Course: Turn into your pooch’s personal emergency response team
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Dogs can be such precious beings that change our lives for the better. And as we are their family, it is also our responsibility to look after them as we would anyone else in our lives.
This Canine Training & CPR course will be taught by a veterinary heart surgeon who will educate owners on signs of pain, CPR, bandaging, trauma/shock, heart problems, allergies, common ear and eye problems, toxic substances, and more. At the sessions’ end, owners are presented with a certificate.
The course is subscription-based and starts at US$19.20.
9. Furbo 360 Pet Camera And Treat Dispenser: Always stay together even you’re apart
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If you or your pet experience separation anxiety, the Furbo 360 Pet Camera could help ease the pain of being apart.
This nifty camera helps you watch your little furry friend as you go about your day. And with its speaker, you can even chime in to say a few words to let them know you’re still around.
And if they’re being particularly good or looking particularly sad, you can literally throw them a bone—or a treat—by using the treat tossing function. This helps pets go through nasty bouts of separation as it is a distraction from barking and licking their paws.
10. Samsung Jet™ Mini-Motorized/Pet Tool: Eliminate all pet hair from your house forever
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Are you tired of having to deal with pet hair getting everywhere? Well, not anymore. The Samsung Jet™ Mini-Motorized/Pet Tool is a specialized vacuum cleaner that removes even the finest hairs from your furniture.
The compact tool can get into all sorts of nooks and crannies to remove pet fur and dust hygienically. Then, when you’re done, it can be compactly stored away!
11. Craftsy Pet Photography: Say goodbye to blurry images of your furry loved ones
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If you have a camera roll filled with fuzzy or ill-timed pictures of your rambunctious pet, this course might answer all your problems.
Taught by photographer Nora Levine, the course is held online and delves into the world of pet photography. You will be taught how to scout for great locations, tips on working with different animals, how to work the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, and even how to get your children and pets to sit harmoniously together for a photo without having them run off to play.
12. Shinola Pet: Berber Coat: The ultimate ‘fit for your canine companion this winter
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Pooch’s may have their own built-in coat, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get cold. Protect your furry pal from the frigid winds with this Pet Berber Coat made from thick, shearling Berber and a 100% cotton lining.
The pintsized coat is reversible and can turn into a stylish windbreaker so that you and your doggo will never miss a walk, no matter the weather. The clothing is secured with an adjustable Velcro loop. It also comes in XS to 2XL, so dogs of any size can look stylish this winter.
13. Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942–2018: This one’s for the ultimate cat lovers out there who love even just staring at pictures of them
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This cat photography book is the purrfect gift to complete any feline lover’s home. Sit this on a coffee table or a bookshelf and pull it out whenever you need a reminder of how incredible these creatures are.
The book was created by Walter Chandoha, who came across a stray cat in 1948 and sparked his career in cat photography. This book is his ode to these magnificent animals and their wonderous ways.
14. Brandon McMillan teaches Dog Training: Emmy Award-winning help for your champion (and slightly stubborn) pup
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There comes a time when we must admit that we might not have as much tenacity and control over our pets as much as we think we do. Of course, any owner might believe they have training under control, but sometimes our fuzzy companions can be too stubborn or difficult.
In steps Emmy Award-winning Brandon McMillan and his bag of tricks—and treats. The famed dog trainer brings a MasterClass in schooling little Max into being the best-behaving boy on the block!
The curriculum includes basic training like sit, stay, down, paw, and rollover. It then levels up to more intense classes on fixing barking and digging.
15. Insta360 GO 2: The World’s Smallest Action Cam: See the world through the eyes of your pet with this tiny camera
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Ever wonder what life looks like from the perspective of your furry little tyke? Experience yourself with the Insta360 GO 2: The World’s Smallest Action Cam. Strap this little camera onto your fur kid’s harness and let them roam around and capture the world.
The camera includes FlowState Stabilization, so the video will always be steady as they tumble around. It also has hyperlapse, timelapse, and slow motion in 120 fps for dramatic sweeping shots of them running through the garden.
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