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Christmas Gifts for Dogs and Cats

I see my pets as family members. They get a Christmas gift too. Here are some ideas for my fellow pet lovers.

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My mom bought these steps for her elderly dog when he just couldn't make it up to the bed anymore. So, it would be a great gift if your dog is aging or has arthritis. This would still be a great gift for young dogs too. A dogs toenails can damage and cause runs in linens when they jump from the floor to bed.

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If you don't let your dog sleep in the bed with you, then this would make a great gift. My dog loves to drag his bed all over my house and disassemble it. This sturdy iron frame bed will put a stop to that and give your dog a luxury pad to call home.

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Small dog breeds are prone to getting chilly. If your dog gets cold, a dog themed blanket could make a great gift. It can also prolong the life of any of his favorite furniture spots. Just throw the blanket where the dogs favorite spot is and it will protect the underlying fabric from hair and toenails.

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I thought this was cute. It is a Christmas tree charm for a dog collar. I have seen them in the mall around Christmas time. Some are made of metal and can be engraved with any message or name. I figured they would be pretty expensive, but it didn't cost anymore than an engraved tree ornament.

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Kill two birds with one stone. Collars wear out so quickly on an active dog. So, you will have to buy a collar anyway. Just wrap it up and let it be Christmas.

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There are a lot of options out there when it comes to self watering bowls. This one is too cute, but maybe a little impractical for a small home. You can find a compact self watering bowl that uses a two litter bottle… instead of the big jug pictured above.

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Have you ever seen dog long johns? I have bought several pairs of these and I will warn you that you need to make sure it comes with a “trap door.” The first pair that I bought was homemade from a flee market. I never noticed that they didn't have a retractable “trap door” for potty time.

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Dog lovers cant seem to resist this one. If you want to keep your dog in style, then go with the whole outfit. You can find scarves, hats, boots, and sweaters at pretty much any local pet supply store.

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When you buy treats in bulk, it's always a task to figure out what to do with all of them. This cute jar solves the storage problem and my pooch always knows when its time for a treat. When the lid opens, it barks “yummmmmm” and then “trrrrrrrrreat.”

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I have never seen a cat hammock before, but it looks interesting. Cats like to be off the ground, but I am not sure if they would like a hammocks instability. If anyone has used this or has any details about it, please add them in the comment section.

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A cat box is a must for an inside cat. I love the hidden cat box idea. I am always struggling to find a spot that the cat can get to, is not near any thing that it would contaminate, and is still out of sight. The second cat box is a stylish version for all those chic cat owners.

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This beaded cat collar, complete with jingle bell, will make a great gift. However, if any of you have priced these at flee markets or on the internet, then you know they can run $50.00-$80.00. No worries, though. Here is a link that shows you how to make it yourself. The collar will just be even more special with the love and labor you put in to it (not to mention the saved money.) Beaded Kitty Necklaces

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What cat doesn't love a good toy? This toy is simply awesome. The rope center serves as a cat scratch- that will preserve your furniture. The outside ring is depressed and has a semi fixed ball. The ball can not be taken out, but is free to spin around the circle.

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This is such a cute bowl for a cat. It is shaped like a fish and is made of heavy ceramic. Cats love to paw at stuff. Food bowls are not an exception. Nothing is worse than getting tuna cat food in the grout of a ceramic floor. The heavy weight of the ceramic and odd shape makes it difficult for the cat to turn it over.

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Just like with the dog treats, it is often hard to find a place to store cat treats. My cat treat jug says a loud “meoooooooow,” when I open the lid.

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Comments (10)
#1 by Bozsi Rose, Sep 27, 2008
The one shaped like a toilet bowl would be good for ANY dog!
#2 by valli, Sep 27, 2008
Beautiful gifts.
#3 by Lauren Axelrod, Sep 27, 2008
I have to get the toilet bowl. My dogs would think this is the best gift in the world. However, the bed? Not so much. I have a husky and a lab that would probably rather eat it and destroy it for they would lay on it. Funny stuff Jo.
#4 by NA Staffieri, Sep 27, 2008
I have a dog and three cats and they get Christmas gifts each year. These are some good ideas for this upcoming Christmas. Of course, my wife in in charge of the pet gift department, so I will certainly share this with her.
Thanks, jo oliver.
PS - The dog and cats get my wife Christmas gifts each years as well. (With a little help from me) Perhaps some ideas for that this year?
#5 by Ruby Hawk, Sep 27, 2008
Interesting ideas for all pets out there.
#6 by C. Jordan, Sep 29, 2008
Great fun article
#7 by goodselfme, Sep 30, 2008
Very cute pix and the descriptions are well done too. Good ideas. Thank you
#8 by CHAN LEE PENG, Sep 30, 2008
I want all the listed stuffs, could you buy for me? Aha, good read, take care!
#9 by Kiki Stamatiou, Oct 1, 2008
Great article. You would be good as a spokes person on television for informing the public about the latest pet trends and such. I thoroughly enjoyed this article. The pictures were adorable. When I was a kid, we had some cats for pets. My parents, my brothers, and I would buy them Christmas gifts every year. We even had specialy stockings for them with their names on. We glued felt letters on the stockings ourselves. Then, every year, we hung them up on the mantel of our fireplace for Santa to fill them up with goodies. We brought them into the living room and helped them open their beautiful gifts. It was just as much of a joy for our cats as it was for us. I agree with you what you say about pets being members of one's family.
I too have work published on the Triond website, published under my pen name Joanna Maharis which is also my USER name.

Take Care,

Kiki Stamatiou (Joanna Maharis)
#10 by Chris Stonecipher, Oct 1, 2008
I emailed this link to my family. Thanks for sharing this great article Jo!
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