Pet Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas For Dogs

Sure, a gift card to the local Petco or PetSmart isn't exactly a unique gift, but it's useful and it's a great gift for dog lovers, who can spend their holiday gift card on something practical like dog food, a new dog food bowl or a new dog bed, or the dog owner can splurge on a novelty item that they wouldn't normally purchase, like dog apparel or a fancy new collar and leash set. A pet store gift card is a perfect, versatile holiday gift for dog owners of all sorts. Gift Idea #2: Gourmet Dog Treats

Every dog will appreciate a batch of gourmet dog treats and when the dog is happy, the dog owner is happy too! This makes gourmet dog treats a great holiday gift for dogs and their owners. Splurge and purchase the gourmet dog treats from a fancy pet bakery, or find a great homemade dog treat recipe and bake the dog treats at home - either will make a great gift idea for a dog owner.

Another idea? Consider purchasing a doggy cookbook, with an array of recipes for dogs. Select one of the recipes and cook up a doggy dinner meal. Then, on Christmas or Hanukkah, present the dog owner with a gift of the new doggy cookbook and the homemade dish, created using one of the recipes in their new doggy cookbook. Ads by Google 2010 Hot Gardening Gift As Seen on the "Today" Show #1 Selling Garden Tool www.EasyBloom.com Gimborn Pet Treat Sale 30-60% Off Gimborn Dog Treats Free Shipping, In Stock, Use PayPal Gimborn.PetMountain.com

Gift Idea #3: A Pet Photography Session

Looking for a unique holiday gift idea for a dog owner? Pet photography provides dog owners with a unique and personalized keepsake that can be enjoyed and cherished for years to come. This holiday season, purchase a gift certificate from a local pet photographer, or "borrow" the gift recipient's dog for an afternoon and schedule a pet photography session - just be sure that the pet photographs will be ready in time for the holidays! The result will be a unique present for a dog lover this holiday season. Gift Idea #4: A Dog Walker Gift Certificate

Every dog owner will appreciate a gift certificate for dog walking services this holiday season!

Even if a dog owner doesn't use a dog walker on a regular basis, this will be a great holiday gift idea because what dog owner hasn't had to work late, leaving the dog at home without his evening walk? So for holiday shoppers with a dog owner on their list, contact a dog walker that's local to the gift recipient to purchase a gift certificate. Gift Idea #5: A Dog Grooming Gift Certificate

Just about any friend or family member on that holiday shopping list who owns a dog will appreciate a gift certificate to a local dog groomer this holiday season!

A dog grooming gift certificate is guaranteed to be a much-appreciated present on a day when the gift recipient's is in need of a bath and brushing. This is especially the case during tough economic times when many pet owners bite the bullet and groom their dog at home to save money. A gift certificate to a local dog groomer will provide a nice break for the dog owner, who can spend the afternoon partaking in an enjoyable activity, rather than wrestling with a wet, shampoo-covered dog in the bathtub.

Don't forget to check out Celebrating Christmas with Dogs for holiday tips for pet owners!

Gift Ideas For Cats

Homemade cat treats are a unique yet inexpensive gift idea for the pet owner on your holiday shopping list. Homemade cat treats are a healthy option for cats of all ages, and nothing says "thoughtful" like homemade treats!

Homemade cat treat recipes can be printed off the internet for free, or the gift giver can opt to purchase a pet treat recipe book. One great gift idea for a pet owner involves using one of the recipes in the book to make the homemade cat treats that will be given as a unique gift - it's a great way to give the cat owner a preview of the great cat treat recipes contained in his/her new book. Cat Owner Gift Idea 2: A Gift Certificate to the Cat Groomer

Just like some dogs, not all cats are fond of grooming. Some cats bite, scratch and hiss when a cat owner makes an attempt to groom his or her cat. Ads by Google Groom Your Pets At Home Manage Pet Shedding With Helpful Cleaning Solutions From Swiffer®. www.Swiffer.com/Pets All-Natural Cat Litter No chemicals. No odors. No mess. Just a happy, healthy cat. www.felinepine.com

So this holiday season, save a friend or family member from the struggle and hassle of cat grooming and give the gift of professional cat grooming services. A gift certificate from a local cat groomer is a unique holiday gift for a pet owner and it's a holiday present that's sure to be enjoyed. Cat Owner Gift Idea 3: A Kitty Water Fountain or Self-Cleaning Litter Box

What's more annoying than finding cat hair or other debris in the cat's water bowl? And what cat owner enjoys cleaning the litter box? These cat owner gift ideas are designed to make cat ownership easier and more convenient.

A pet water fountain constantly filters the pet's water, providing fresh water around the clock and it's sure to be a cool holiday gift that will also save time for the pet owner since he/she will no longer have to change his/her cat's water bowl five times a day to ensure freshness. A self-cleaning litter box eliminates the need to scoop out litter every day, and it keeps the home smelling fresh since the cat's waste is raked away after the cat leaves the litter box. Cat Owner Gift Idea 4: A Gift Certificate for a Pet Sitter or Cattery

Does a cat owner on your holiday shopping list like to travel frequently? If so, a gift certificate to a cattery or for a local cat sitter makes a thoughtful, unique and much-appreciated holiday gift.

Many catteries offer cat suites with televisions and luxury beds and even grooming services - features that are sure to put a cat owner's mind at ease during that next business trip or vacation. Cat Owner Gift Idea 5: Cat Novelties

This last gift idea for pet owners involves purchasing a cat-related gift that the cat owner would never purchase for his or herself. Think of items that a cat owner wants (or would enjoy) but doesn't necessarily need.

Some great cat novelty items that make a great holiday gift for cat owners include:

* A Cat Window Seat * A Feline Solarium * A Wood-Frame Cat Bed * A Cat Bowl Stand * A Kitty Jungle-Gym (also known as a cat tree or kitty condo) * A Cat Shelf

Read more at Suite101: Top 5 Gift Ideas for Cat Owners: Unique Gifts for Pet Owners and Cat Lovers on Christmas, Hanukkah http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_5_gift_ideas_for_cat_owners#ixzz0dQvkHFhJ

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