This Year’s Best Gifts for Pet Parents
Finding the perfect gifts for everyone on our holiday shopping lists can be tricky, but we always know what to get the folks who are fully obsessed with their pets.
The devoted pet parents in our lives love presents for their cats and dogs even more than they enjoy goodies for themselves, which is why we're always hunting for the newest and best pet products to brighten their Christmas days. That narrows things down, but if you still need a little guidance, keep scrolling for some of our favorite pet gifts of 2023.
Roverlund Ready-for-Adventure Pet Backpack: $189
Bringing a beloved pet on the go isn't always the most convenient thing, but it gets a whole lot easier with help from Roverlund's Ready-for-Adventure Pet Backpack. This stylish and compact backpack is appropriate for toting both small dogs and cats up to 25 pounds, meaning they can come along anywhere—including on planes.
(via Roverlund)
Purrfect Portal With Brush: $29.95
Standard pet doors aren't always cat-friendly, with narrow entryways and noisy, irritating flaps, which is what's so special about this Purrfect Portal cat door, with a handy brush installed. It has a spacious opening for cats up to 20 pounds and an easy-to-install grooming brush cats love to brush against, so cats can come and go as they please, without the hassle.
(via Purrfect Portal)
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Doggy Parton Barkin' 9 to 5 Plush Bone Dog Toy: $12.99
Dolly Parton's Doggy Parton line of pet beds, outfits, toys and more always puts big smiles on our faces. You can't go wrong with anything in the lineup, but for the holidays, we love this Barkin' 9 to 5 Plush Bone Dog Toy, both for the music reference and for the internal squeakers that are sure to keep playful pups busy. 
(via Doggy Parton)
Earth Rated Fly Toy: $12.99
Dogs love playing with frisbees, and Earth Rated's Fly Toy may be the ultimate version of the classic flying disk. It's made with a soft material that won't harm you or your dog, has a rolling edge that makes it easy to pick up, floats in water and is also yellow so dogs can find it easily in the grass. That makes it more fun to play with for all parties involved.
(via Earth Rated)
Wild One HVN Collar Walk Kit: $89.25
Walks with a dog are twice as fun with the right kit, and we love everything included in Wild One's HVN Collar Walk Kit. Made in collaboration with HVN (and featuring a stylish palm tree print), it includes an easy-to-clean collar and leash and a matching poop bag carrier, so your giftee will never be caught unprepared on a walk.
(via Wild One)
Tuft and Paw Cubby Litter Box: $69
It can be irritating when cats track litter out of the box, which is what makes Tuft and Paw's Cubby Litter Box so special. It's made with special odor-resistant plastic, with eight-inch walls to contain mess (and provide privacy), with a seamless design that goes anywhere without being unsightly.
(via Tuft and Paw)
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Swedencare Lyxvara Puppy Tearless Shampoo: $12.99
We don't know many pups who love baths, but with the right shampoo—like Swedencare's Lyxvara Puppy Tearless Shampoo—can make the process a lot less irritating for them. It cleanses and conditions gently, making it appropriate for even young puppies and kitens and leaving coats fluffy and shiny with aloe vera.
(via Swedencare)
Aquapaw Non-Slip Pet Feeding Mat: $14.99
Know a messy pet who's always dropping food and water everywhere? Make their owner's life a lot simpler with help from Aquapaw's Non-Slip Pet Feeding Mat. This big, grippy mat stays in place and keeps messes contained to make clean-up after feeding a breeze.
(via Amazon)
pawTree Shop Cookies for Santa Paws: $50.97
Who said dogs can't get in on the fun of eating holiday cookies? pawTree Shop's Cookies for Santa Paws trio contains baking mixes for pup cookies in Snicker' doodles', PB&J and and Gingerlicious Snaps flavors, so your favorite dog can enjoy freshly baked, good-for-dog treats to commemorate the holiday season.
(via pawTree Shop)
Whimzees Winter Shapes: $9.99
Dental health is also critical for dogs, and we've seen awesome results from Whimzees' Daily Dental Treats—especially because our dogs love gnawing on them. For the holiday season, they come in fun Winter Shapes, and while dogs probably don't know the difference between Christmas tree and snowman shapes, we get a kick out of them.
(via Whimzees by Wellness)
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Scout & Zoe's Chicken Jerky: $19.90
Owners who prefer to feed their pets clean and simple treats will love all of the offerings from Scout & Zoe's, with their Chicken Jerky being a popular favorite. It's made with pure, hand-cut chicken breast for a meaty snack rich in protein and low in fat.
(via Scout & Zoe's )
Pet Honesty Multivitamin 10-in-1: $29.99
And because it can be challenging to ensure that dogs get all of the essential nutrients they need, we also recommend Pet Honesty's 10-in-1 Multivitamin. It tastes like chicken, so dogs happily gobble them up, while containing a blend of vitamins and minerals, as well as probiotics, that dogs need to grow strong and stay healthy.
(via Pet Honesty)
Crown & Paw Modern Pet Portrait: $49.95+
And for the pet parents who don't just like to spoil their pets, but also celebrate them, there are Crown & Paw's Modern Pet Portraits. Just choose a style, share a photo of the pet and place the order, and they'll make stunning, completely unique artwork of the pet in just a couple of days. They even share a proof via email to be approved before the portrait is shipped, so you can rest assured you'll be happy with the adorable result.
(via Crown & Paw)
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