December is definitely the gift-giving season! While you’re busy planning out your holiday gifts for family and friends, don’t forget one of the most important members of your clan…your family pet! While many people are cutting back on gifts due to these tough economic times, a poll from the Associated Press-Petside.com indicates that Fluffy and Fido will find something under the tree this year. According to the poll, 52 percent of American pet owners plan on buying their animal a holiday gift, which is up from 43 percent in 2008.
Check out our seven favorite holiday gifts that will please even the fussiest furry friend:
- Cupcake mix for dogs – the cupcake craze has hit cities and towns across the globe, but the savvy entrepreneurs of Petit Four Legs didn’t want to forget the dogs! One mix contains the ingredients to make 18 delicious and pooch-friendly cupcakes, and comes complete with frosting and decorations.
- Cat scratcher – the “Cheeky Chaise Designer Cat Scratcher” is the best furniture investment that you’ll ever make! It provides a place for your kitties to rest, and has a scratching surface that makes it simply irresistible to any feline.
- Jeep Front Carrier – if it works for babies, why not for dogs and cats? This carrier will comfortably allow you to secure your small animal up against your chest. While it’s designed with your critter’s comfort in mind, the padded shoulder straps make it easy on your body.
- Paw Plunger – this is the perfect holiday gift for any dog-owner that has to deal with muddy paw-prints on the floor. The Paw Plunger gently cleans your pet’s feet before he or she tracks mud and dirt across your clean floors, rugs, and upholstery.
- Cat interactive toy – the “Peek-a-Prize Interactive Cat Toy” provides your kitty with hours of entertainment. This toy caters to your cat’s natural hunting instincts by allowing your ferocious feline to “capture” their toys by fishing them out of strategically placed holes. This toy is a great way to get your cat moving and physically fit!
- Pet Bungalow – this pet bed is designed with the most pampered pooches and kitties in mind. This Scandinavian-style provides your four-legged friend with beautiful sleeping and living quarters. With a comfortable grey mattress, these heavy-duty beds will keep your pet sleeping peacefully.
- Road Kill Toys – when your pets can’t have the real thing, these toys provide your animals with a great outlet for their aggression. The Road Kill Toys will satisfy even the most aggressive chewer, with a durable squeaker in the head to make it extra fun.
