The best holiday gifts for cats

Welcome to day 6! Holy moly. This week has flown by. I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am! If you’ve missed any of the previous days’ gift recommendations and giveaways, be sure to visit: play, eat, eco-friendly,gifts that give back, and for the pet lover.

Today we’re turning our attention to our feline friends! Newt feels slightly offended that cats only get one day. I told her it’s because this is Oh My DOG Blog, but she said that shouldn’t matter. Ah, well. Today is a roundup of the best holiday gifts for cats!

So, let’s kick this feline fiesta off without further ado!

Delightibles

Newt is a treat fiend. We are watching her weight, so we try not to give her too many. But there are times when she either earns one or when I need her to move and she won’t and I don’t want her to bite me. I may toss a treat across the room in those instances. I’ve kept a bag of Delightibles in my desk drawer for such occasions! Now, these aren’t the most nutritious treats around, but they must be tasty because as soon as she sees me pick up that bag, she’s READY! They’re made in the US and come in chicken, turkey  (Newt’s fave), tuna, salmon, beef, and dairy. They are free from wheat, soy, BHA, and BHT, and have a crunchy exterior with a filling. At only 1.5 calories per treat, we can give Newt a few a day without worrying about too much weight gain. To buy: Found exclusively at Walmart, Delightibles Cat Treats are offered in 3oz to 12oz sizes, with prices starting at $1.26 per bag (if your cat has a stocking – and she does, right? – these would be the perfect fit!)

Kathy Ireland Loved Ones Collection Catnip Kick Candy Cat Toy and Catnip Heart Feather Bloom Cat Wand

The sweetness of the Loved Ones Collection! The colors are definitely softer and more precious than many pet toys, and for Newt these are absolutely darling.  I couldn’t get a decent picture of Newt playing with the wand, but the candy toy? Oh, she loves it. She does this pounce thing, then holds it with her front paws while kicking with her back (perhaps that’s why they called it the catnip kick?). It’s too funny and absolutely adorable. She’s really enjoyed playing with both of these toys. My only complaint – and this might be a Newt-specific problem – is that the wand is a smidge shorter than I’d prefer because when Newt gets going with it, she gets VERY swipey. Otherwise, these have both been so much fun have become regular parts of our daily play with Newt. To buy:  $10.70 for the Catnip Heart Feather Bloom Wand* and $13.48 for the Catnip Kick Candy Toy*

Worldwise Petlinks Crazy Tail Mouse

Speaking of cute… This little guy is darling. He has a suction cup on the back and a loop on the top, then when you touch his nose, the tail starts flipping around. Like this:

I have it on the shelf behind my desk. When Newt comes and sits on my keyboard, I can push the nose, and off she goes! It’s erratic in its spinning, so it keeps her entertained longer. From what I could tell, though, it didn’t have an automatic shut-off feature (or, if it does, it stays on past the point where she’s interested, so I end up turning it off myself). It’s designed to promote exercise and play, which clearly it does. It does require 2 AAA batteries – it comes with the first round – but if you’re giving this as a gift, you might want to stash an extra pack in with the present! To buy: $8.90 (currently ON SALE – regularly $18.99) Crazy Tail Mouse*

FroliCat Dart Duo

Despite the fact that the packaging shows a cat and a dog playing with this, I’m only recommending this as a gift for cats. If your cat is into lasers, this is one high-tech toy! It has two separate lasers to keep ’em guessing. You can set the timer on the top and adjust the speed of the rotation. If you have multiples – who get along – the two laser system could keep them both occupied and busy. To be totally honest, this one was too much for Newt. She got seriously over-stimulated, so I’m recommending this for a multi-cat household. However, if you have a super high-energy cat, this could be great. (For Newt’s preferred laser toy, see below!!) To buy: $42.95 from PetSafe

FroliCat Bolt

Now, this one… Newt LOVES. You can’t adjust the speed, but you can adjust the height/distance of the laser. It has a 10-minute automatic shut-off, so what I’ve started doing is turning it on when I need to do a task that doesn’t involve Newt. Like, fold the laundry. Or make the bed. Or a million other little things she loves to interrupt. I have the Bolt on my bedroom dresser, and as soon as I turn it on, it makes a distinct noise that gets her to come running. Then I have the perfect 10-minute window to get a task complete. It also works well to keep her upstairs and out of the way if we’re training with the dogs downstairs! I think over the past month or so of testing, the Bolt has gotten near-daily use! More exercise for the Princess. To buy: $22.95 from PetSafe

Imperial Cat Holiday Kit

This just might be the perfect holiday gift for a cat! Though the items are assorted, the kit contains a seasonal Scratch ‘n Scratcher, a 9-gram bag of organic catnip, oat seeds to grow, a wand, and a seasonal catnip toy. Absolutely everything a cat could want for the holiday season! The scratcher is comprised of a much thicker cardboard than some of the others we’ve tried, which makes me think it’s going to last longer, too. I think if any of your holiday events this season are hosted by cat lovers, this would be the PERFECT hostess gift! To buy: $30 in stores

And now six of you lucky cats have the chance to win each of these prizes! This is a Rafflecopter giveaway. The widget should load below in a few seconds, or if you’re reading via email or feed, you may have to click the link. Winners will be drawn and notified on Friday, November 28. Good luck!

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Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for the last day of gift recommendations and giveaways!

Disclaimer: We didn’t receive any compensation for this guide, though some of these brands sent products for our consideration. Not all made the cut! The ones here are ones we really, truly love. Any link followed by an asterisk (*) means it’s an affiliate link – you won’t pay a single extra penny if you purchase through those links, but OMD! will receive a tiny bit of commission, which we use to offset the costs of producing this guide! Questions? Send me an email: info {at} ohmydogblog {dot} com.