These Gifts for Dog Lovers Are Treats for Everyone
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Each holiday season, there’s one bullet point on my shopping list I’m more excited to cross off than a luxury men's gift for my husband or a life-enhancing tech gift for myself. I’m most enthusiastic about splurging on my most loyal companion: my puppy.
I know fellow dog and cat owners are more than a little obsessed with their furry friends and want to include them in the holiday season. So from the practical to the playful, I’ve found the 35 best pet gifts that will delight the animals in your life and their pet parents. There's more to giving the best pet gifts than picking out another squeaky toy (though I did include options that even the most hyper dogs will appreciate). For a pet present that doubles as the best fashion gift, spring for a Prada bandana or a Gucci leash that coordinates with your own designer collection. For everyday upgrades, try a quilted sling bag for on-the-go carrying or a chic leash clip-on for carrying waste bags. Then there are the no-brainer toys, beds, and pet clothes that always please. I would know: Many of the following picks have been tested and approved by my dog and me.
Ahead, find the best pet gifts that are as much a treat for dogs and cats as they are for their devoted owners. Just order by the shipping deadline of December 11 to make sure everyone can unwrap their gifts together—even your pets.
Heart Pet Tag - $38
Mejuri's newly-launched pet tags arrived in time to land in a pet person's stocking. Not only do these stainless steel tags look excellent on any collar, but they also open the door to order matching jewelry for the owner.
O NOU Dog Toy
Bend, twist, and fold this squeaky chew toy in all sorts of directions to keep your puppy entertained. It also has double-reinforced stitching so it won't tear even when your pet plays rough.
Pet Carrier
This deluxe Caraa carrier has every feature pet parents expect for easy travel before, during, and after the holidays, plus convenient upgrades they might not have imagined. A sample? A mesh pocket just for a drinking bowl, a roll-down mesh window, and antimicrobial lining. No wonder this carrier is top-rated.
Sherpa Pet Throw
The days when the couch is off-limits to pets are over. This fleecy, machine washable blanket protects furniture and gives pets another place to cuddle.
Pet Leash
Introduce your pet to the finer things in life with a piece from Gucci's pet collection.
Carter Pet Vest
Apparis's faux fur pet vests coordinate with a coat for humans—so this winter, each walk can be a matching fashion moment. On the pets' side, the vests are lined with fleece to keep them doubly warm in the elements.
Rockstud Customizable Tote Bag
Illustrator and artist Riccardo Cusimano will paint Valentino's leather bags for the holiday season with up to two pets. So when your pet-obsessed friend is commuting to work or traveling alone, they'll always have their pets with them.
Money Tree
When plant parents become pet parents, their decor sometimes needs to change. But this tiny tree is one hundred percent safe to have around animals—might as well give them two.
Dog Advent Calendar
25 days of treats for the dogs who deserve them the most. Just make sure they sit and give a paw first.
Cuddly-Coat Cleansing Spritz
In between baths, this no-rinse shampoo will keep pets clean and owners grateful for the fresh scent.
Dahlia Necklace
Looking for something more special than a collar? Try one of laēlap's custom pet necklaces. They're made with sustainably-sourced beads and pass a strict pull-test to ensure they're as durable as they are pretty.
Three-Month Meowbox Subscription
Sign the cat lover in your life up for Meowbox, a subscription box for clever toys and treats, and know their kitten is receiving the best of the best accessories each month. Meowbox's toys aren't sold anywhere else.
Crystal-studded Satin Pet Collar
Match your pet to your crystal-embellished Cleo bag, or let them shine all on their own. This extravagant accessory will definitely get noticed at the dog park.
Free People x maxbone Sling Carrier
They want to take their new puppy everywhere. You can help by gifting a lightweight sling that comes with extra pockets for all their new pet parent gear, plus a comfortable compartment for their pet.
Custom Hooded Pet Sweatshirt
A cooler way to wear customized pet gear. Send Staud a picture of their pet, receive an embroidered sweatshirt they won't want to take off.
Go Explore Pet Tracker
This gift is perfect for keeping close tabs on any pet. Once this GPS-enabled tracker is clipped to a pet's collar, owners can monitor their furry friends' daily activity and location.
x Maxbone Jumper
Know a pet who's a little bit extra? They need this feathery winter sweater.
Personalized Pet Harness
Veteran pet owners swear by L.L.Bean's harness. It won't budge against even the most unruly pets and you can personalize it with a name and phone number.
Dog Bed
New pet parents may be missing a full nights' sleep with a young dog. Give them a bed their pet will love more than a human one. The foam base on Tuft and Needle's bed shares its mattress' softness and the center cushion detaches from the frame for cozy sleep while traveling.
The Ornament
Make their pet part of their holiday traditions with an elegant frame ornament.
Mesa Bowl
Practical pet gear or home decor? This ergonomically-designed feeder for cats is both.
Gift Box
Sign them up for a monthly subscription to PupJoy, which includes a delivery of premium treats and squishy, highly entertaining toys.
Pet Monitoring Camera with Built-in Vet Chat
Keep a close eye on mischievous cats and dogs, no matter where you are. If there's trouble, the PetCube app will connect owners with live care to assess their pet's health.
Regent Plaid Flannel Dog Squeaky Toy
This festive squeaky toy does more than keep their pet occupied on Christmas morning: For every order, The Foggy Dog makes a donation to a network of U.S. pet shelters.
Perla Cat Cave
Your interiors-loving friend will want this for their closest companion. Made by Belgian designer Mathias De Ferm, this secluded cat home doubles as contemporary decor.
x Poldo Quilted Dog Vest
Whether your pet loves diving into snow or can hardly stand a winter walk, this premium coat will at least keep them cozy.
Clean Up Purse
Carrying their walk necessities is suddenly much chicer. This leather bag clips on their leash and can fit a roll of waste bags, cards, and keys.
Slow Treater Silicone Lick Mat
All some pet parents want is an at-home grooming process that doesn't end in a flooded bathroom. Stick this treat mat on the wall of the bath or shower, add peanut butter, and watch how dogs and puppies suddenly stand perfectly still for grooming.
Dog Collar
This brightly beaded collar will pop against their coat, and get all the compliments on walks. (Trust me—my dog and I are stopped all the time for hers.)
City Cat Deluxe Scratching Post
What you see: a minimal cat scratcher for any living room. What their pet gets: countless hours toying with this post's sisal rope coating and a faux fur mat to sleep on when they're done.
Holiday Dog Toys, Treats, & Accessories
Spoil the best boy or girl you know with a gift set including all the hits: plush squeaky toys, tasty treats, and a holiday bandana.
Animal
Aesop's soap brings luxurious, at-home baths even the most water-fearing animals can appreciate. (It also doubles as a hand-wash for humans.)
Leak-Proof Portable Water Dispenser
TikTok turned many pet owners on to this portable water bottle—now, give it to the person who's always taking their dog or cat on the road. Whether at the park, in the backseat, or on a long walk, this lightweight bottle never spills with its ingenious lock and button closure.
Revol Crate
The holy grail gift for new puppies (and their parents): a durable yet inviting crate. The lattice mesh is constructed to prevent injuries and the lightweight frame is collapsable for travel, so you're gifting peace of mind no matter where they take their puppy.
Cabana Pet Carrier
This carrier will keep cats or dogs snuggly and secure when they're joining their owners on a plane. It includes an inner leash attachment, an easy-to-clean lining, and a fold-flat design for easy storage. Order by December 8, and it can be monogrammed with their pet's initials.
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