Now that we know what to consider when purchasing a pet gift, let’s dive into some great gifts for the two most popular pets – dogs and cats. According to World Atlas and to no surprise, the two most popular animals owned as pets in the US are:
- Dogs – 48,255,413 households own a dog
- Cats – 31,896,077 households own a cat
Gifts for Dogs
- The Kong Wubba – These durable, inexpensive toys are great for any dog. Kong offers a wide variety of toys in small to extra-large sizes. They also have different kinds to satisfy different playstyles, which is our top consideration in Part 1 of our Pet Gift Guide.
- Chuckit!’s Breathe Right ball – These fetch balls are great for many reasons! They’re hollow so you can put treats in them, they allow airflow which helps dogs with breathing problems, and they float in water.
- Bob-A-Lot – With this toy, you can do so many things at once. Your dog will get exercise while getting fed and will be entertained. It’s a great gift for when you’re busy working from home, entertaining company, or even away for a few hours.
- A BarkBox subscription – How cool would it be to get a surprise box every month for you and your dog? You get the excitement of opening it and your dog gets the excitement of playing with them. Boxes start at just $23 a month and your first box includes 4 toys, 4 treats, and 2 chews.
Gifts for Cats
- Eco-Kitty Comet – This is great for individual entertainment or for the two of you to play with together and is made of natural materials.
- Cork Cat Balls – These eco-friendly toys are great for a game of chase. They’ll keep your cat entertained for hours and
- Cat trees or condos – If you have more than one cat, cat trees and condos are an excellent choice! Most of them typically have multiple stations for play and rest.
- Robotic Toy – No matter what you’re tied up doing, you can give your cat all the entertainment they need. These robotic toys have a bird, mouse, and feather attachments that you can set and let go for your cat to play with.
A Gift for Any Animal
Regardless of what kind of pet you have, hiring an animal communicator is the perfect gift! Animal communicators can help you have an even more satisfying relationship with your pet and give them a better quality of life. To learn more about what an animal communicator is, read our recent blog.
No matter what gift you give your pet, I hope you have a joyous holiday season!