From stocking stuffers to major gifts, here’s what pet parents want this holiday season

Published Dec 9, 2024 8:00 am ET


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Whether you’re a new pet parent or have always had a pet in the home, our furry friends are family. As pet parents ourselves, we know how much fun and how much work goes into having a pet. If you need an excuse to buy something for your fur baby this holiday season, or if you’re struggling with what to give the pet parents in your life, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts that our pets love. From toys to treats to beds, shop the best holiday gifts for pet owners.

  1. If your friend or family member has a golden retriever or large dog, this large orthopedic dog bed is the perfect gift for their furry friend. It’s an Amazon best-seller and made using an egg foam crate, so it’s super comfy and soft.

>> Buy the Orthopedic Dog Bed for $35.74 on Amazon

  1. Cats will love scratching on this TikTok-viral scratching post. It’s shaped like a cactus and super aesthetically pleasing for pet parents with a colorful space or lots of plants.

>> Buy the Made4Pets Cactus Cat Scratching Post for $26.99 on Amazon

  1. Kitties who love to run, jump and play will love exploring this large cat tower. It has several levels and hiding spots, and it’s designed for playing, climbing and scratching. Plus, it’s great for homes with multiple cats.

>> Buy the Feandrea Cat Tree for $59.99 on Amazon

  1. If you want to give a festive gift, this three-pack of winter-themed dog treats is perfect. It comes with three different flavors: gingerbread, pumpkin and bacon.

>> Buy the Portland Pet Food Company Dog Treats for $25.19 on Amazon

  1. For those with puppies and hyperactive dogs, they’ll have a blast playing with this interactive ball toy. Just charge it, and let your dog chase it around the house. It even has a bounce feature and works on all floor types.

>> Buy the PetDroid Interactive Dog Toy for $24.49 on Amazon

  1. These spiral spring toys are a cute stocking stuffer (even if the cat doesn’t have their own stocking). My cat is obsessed with these little toys, and it’s an Amazon best-seller, so any cat parent would love them.

>> Buy the Andiker Cat Spiral 12 PC Spring Toys for $5.99 on Amazon

  1. Another TikTok-viral cat toy, this interactive flapping bird brings out your cat’s natural hunting instincts. It chirps, flaps its wings and is super soft, so it’s easy for cats of all sizes to play with.

>> Buy the Potaroma Flapping Bird Cat Toy for $17.99 on Amazon

  1. This cat tunnel provides entertainment and exercise for your adorable furry friends. It’s collapsible and portable, so it can be taken on-the-go when traveling with pets. Plus, it’s great for a fun game of hide and seek.

>> Buy the Tempcore Pet Cat Tunnel for $11.99 on Amazon

  1. For mental stimulation and exercise, this ball tower is the perfect gift for cats. It’s so much fun and provides hours of entertainment.

>> Buy the Catstages Tower of Tracks Toy for $8.99 on Amazon

  1. If you have a friend that makes walking their dog part of their personality, this dog collar is the perfect stocking stuffer for their companion. It’s especially helpful for owners who like to jog at night, since it’s reflective, and it has a classic design.

>> Buy the Joytale Reflective Dog Collar for $7.99 on Amazon

  1. Your dog will love making spirits bright with this adorable and festive sweater. Not only will it keep them warm, but it has a cute snowman design, and it’s a super festive gift for the season.

>> Buy the Nacoco Dog Holiday Sweater for $13.99 on Amazon

  1. If you have a pet, then you know how messy they can be. Whether they shed hair or get litter on your carpet, pet owners are always vacuuming up whatever their pet leaves behind. The Shark robot vacuum is one of the best gifts any pet parent can receive, especially since it’s hands-free and saves them from having to vacuum every day.

>> Buy the Shark Robot Vacuum for $299.99 on Amazon

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author MCCLATCHY COMMERCE

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.