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The Best Gifts for Cats

If you are a cat owner, you know how wonderful your furry friend is! Our cats love us unconditionally. So, why not show them some love in return? This guide will help you choose the perfect gift for your cat. Additionally, if you are a cat lover, but do not own a cat, this guide will provide ideas for gifts you can give homeless cats.

Have you ever noticed how many hours a day your cat sleeps? It is an incredible number! It has been estimated that cats sleep approximately 15 hours every day. Thus, one gift you may want to consider purchasing for your cat is a cat bed. Cats love to nap in soft, cushioned places. Cat beds are available in an array of fabrics, colors, and patterns. You can purchase your cat a bed at department stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. Alternatively, you can purchase these beds at your local Pet Smart store or on the Pet Smart site: www.petsmart.com.

Pet Smart offers sheepskin cat beds starting at $10. They also stock Mysterious Cat Kuddlers, which start at $14 and have higher sides than the sheepskin beds. Another type of bed Pet Smart offers is the Animal Print Bed. These beds offer a flat cushioned surface for your cat to nap on, and cost $30. This bed is unique in that it offers two different textures, one on either side of the bed. One side is animal printed and offer a smooth cushioned surface, while the other side offers a textured lamb wool texture. If you really wish to pamper your cat, consider purchasing a Luxury Pet Bed for $45. It offers a foam mattress and a miniature bed frame. Further, both the Luxury Pet Bed mattress and the Animal Print Bed are machine washer safe.

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Toys are also a great gift for cats. Toys are available for everyone’s budget and can be found at most grocery, pharmacy, and department stores. Almost every cat enjoys catnip. One special holiday gift you could give your cat is a mouse attached to a gift containing catnip. These adorable toys are available at Pet Smart or www.petsmart.com for $3.50. The mice and gifts come in a variety of colors.

Other cats really enjoy playing with balls. You can find jingle bell balls at most department stores for about $4 per package of 6 balls. Pet Smart also offers a Cat-A-Ball, which is a larger plastic ball containing a jingle bell. While the cat can hear, touch, and see the jingle bell inside the ball, they will not be able to extract it. It will keep your cat’s curiosity peaked for hours. This item is available for $5.

And still other cats enjoy playing hide and seek. The Expandable Cat Tunnel, which can be found at Pet Smart for $23 is perfect for these cats. The tunnel, when extended to its full length is 48 inches long and 13 inches in diameter. The tunnel is lined with fleece, which also makes the tunnel a perfect place for your feline to nap.

Finally, one of the most loving things you could do for your cat is to give him or her a loving, safe home. If you do not own a cat already, perhaps the holidays is the perfect time to adopt a cat from a local shelter, such as the Humane Society, Dumb Friends League, or Pet Smart Adoption Center. It would be especially great if you could adopt an older cat because they often get overlooked in the shelters, as everyone falls in love with tiny kittens. Cats of all ages need loving safe homes.

If you already own a cat, having your feline chipped is a great way to ensure your cat’s safe return if he or she gets lost. The chipping procedure is quick, easy, and not very painful. The vet will place the chip just under your cat’s skin, on the back, near the neck or near the behind. Your cat will only feel a short needle injection. The procedure costs $40, but it is well worth the cost. The most commonly used pet microchip system is Home Again. It costs an additional $17.50 to register your cat with Home Again after he or she is chipped. Entering your pet’s information in the database will allow Home Again the ability to contact you when your cat is found if he or she gets lost. Veterinarians and animal shelters commonly check for a microchip when animals are brought in, even if the cat is not wearing a tag ID. For more information, ask your veterinarian or visit the Home Again website: www.homeagainid.com.

This article suggested several gifts for cats, whether you currently own a cat or are simply a cat lover. Knowing the types of things cats like should make it easier to find a perfect gift for your loved feline.