Thanksgiving is past, and the December holidays are rapidly approaching. We have some gift suggestions for the furry and feathery friends on your gift list. These products were chosen for a variety of features such as promoting exercise, weight management and environmental enrichment. Sustainable products also got high marks towards being selected for this list.

Gifts for Dogs

A Sustainable Snuffle Mat

This interactive playmat looks like a quilt, but it is an interactive playmat to engage your pup by hiding treats or toys in the pockets. Made of recycled plastic bottles, it meets our sustainability criteria and is machine washable.

Canine Smart Tracker

Some dog owners have used Air Tags to keep track of their dog, but these devices are not always pet safe, especially if your dog has an undiscerning appetite. I would recommend an activity monitor specifically designed for dogs. The Whistle Health Smart Device not only tracks activity but can remind you to give medications to your pet. I found the scratch monitor to be a great innovation. Allergies are a common cause of excessive scratching in dogs. The Whistle Health Smart Device should help you identify an uptick in scratching which will require a trip to your dog’s veterinarian for treatment.

Hanukkah Dreidel Burrow Dog Toy

Dogs obsessed with squeakers are dreaming of this toy instead of sugarplums. The Burrow Dreidel comes with 3 squeaker bears that can be hidden inside the dreidel and occupy your pup for hours while they work to remove them.

Canine Advent Calendar

There is nothing like a countdown to Christmas with an Advent Calendar full of treats. While there are many advent calendars available for dogs, but I like this one because the daily treat is only 15 calories, making it a great option that won’t add excessive calories to your dog, no matter their size.

Crash Tested Dog Crate

Taking a road trip with your dog can be a great adventure, but their behavior in the car may make you a distracted driver. If there’s an accident, your dog can be a dangerous projectile. Cabela’s GunDog Large Dog Kennel is a safe method for your dog to travel in the car. It has been crash tested and approved by the Center for Pet Safety.

Gifts for Cats

Tiger Tough Tower Castle Playground

If your cat has been a very, very good boy or girl, Santa may consider gifting the elaborate FurHaven Tiger Tough Castle Playground Deluxe Corrugated Cat Scratcher House. This 55-inch-tall structure made from recycled materials can be recycled again once your feline king or queen has clawed the cardboard castle to pieces. The tower provides fantastic opportunities for your cat to exhibit its natural behaviors like scratching, climbing and perching.

Cat Cave

Every cat wants their own cat cave and, if you’re in a multi-cat household, it’s best practice for each cat to have their own bed. The fanciful designs from Cat Cave Co. come in a rainbow of colors, feature ethically sourced wool and are hand washable.

Cat Playmat with Moving Lighted Ball

This playmat features two environmental enrichment toys in one, playing to your cat’s predatory behavior and helping reduce intercat tension.

Hanukkah-Themed Catnip Toys

This bundle includes four catnip-filled toys that will have your kitty kvelling with joy!

Gifts for Guinea Pigs

There are not many gift options for guinea pigs. However, I ran across this great recipe for homemade holiday treats. These are healthy and would be a fun project for children in the weeks leading up to the holidays.

Stocking Stuffers

Crocheted Elf Collars for Cats

Etsy has mega-cute crocheted Christmas elf collars for cats in red and green. Seeing your cat in this adorable collar would make anyone’s holiday more festive. Beware, these are indoor collars only because it could catch on a stick or fence and trap your cat in a dangerous location.

Bird-Safe Christmas Tree

When it’s time to deck the halls, don’t forget to decorate your bird’s cage with this adorable Christmas tree that easily clips in place with the attached pear clip.

Wool Spiral Cat Toys

Another Etsy product, these cute toys will delight your cat and engage them for hours in active play. Plus, they’re made from natural fiber and available in a rainbow of colors.

Cat Treat Dispenser for Puree and Bisque Bar Feeding Spoon

Although the product name suggests this is for felines only, this innovative feeding spoon will work with any lickable squeeze stick treat in a small tube. The beauty of this spoon is you can hide medication for a dog or cat in a bit of treat in the spoon bowl and squeeze the dispenser for additional treat to encourage your pet to swallow the medication.

AMC Gear

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