Christmas isn’t just for us human folk – our furry family members deserve a little festive magic under the tree too. But you don’t need to break the bank to treat your four-legged pal.
From clever DIY gingerbread baking kits and eco-friendly treat-dispensing toys to chic accessories and scratchers that actually complement your interior décor, we’ve rounded up some of the most adorable, expert-approved gifts – all for £21 or less.
Christmas gift ideas for your pet
Olive the Octopus dog toy, £8.99, charleychau.com
This adorable dog toy has a hidden (and very useful!) secret. It’s not just a sweet little octopus – it’s also a treat dispenser. Inside Olive’s head is a crinkle bottle for extra sensory interest for your dog, which you can load up with treats while your dog tugs on the jute rope for added play. It’s a great toy to keep your dog engaged and stimulated throughout the day.
Plus, it’s made with fully biodegradable natural jute fibres and rope, while its crinkle bottle is made from recycled plastic and its outer suede covering is sourced as a by-product that may otherwise end up in landfill.
Blue Snowflake Christmas cat collar, £7.99, coolcatcollars.co.uk
Add some festive fun to your cat’s collar this Christmas season, with an added snowflake tag to match. There are lots of seasonal charms and ID tags to complete the look.
Great & Small Frubba Play mega ball dog toy, £12.99, petscorner.co.uk
How many of those tired old tennis balls do you have around the house, fraying at the edges? It’s worth investing in a durable ball to play fetch with your dog outside, but this ball dog toy doubles up as an indoor toy, with an array of textures to keep your dog entertained. Made from a combination of foam and rubber, this toy is gentle on your dog’s teeth too.
Jacquard Français Truffes Brown woven cotton tea towel, £20.50, home-landing.co.uk
Made in France, this luxury kitchen tea towel features a smart checkerboard design with an array of cats and dogs looking their sharpest and most handsome.
Bone Appétit Blue stripe treat bag, £8.50, oliverbonas.com
Why do we all carry our dog treats around in filthy old sandwich bags? Upgrade your treat bag today with this stylish blue and white striped design, complete with a gold clip to attach it to leads or bags.
Kong Cat Softies llama catnip toy, £5.99, brownsnaturalpetstore.co.uk
Keep cats entertained with this adorable, ultra-soft llama toy, with crinkle sounds and catnip for added stimulation. Pull on its tail to activate its spinning and buzzing motion, mimicking prey to encourage natural hunting instincts in your cat.
Stoneware cat bowl, £7.20, sophieallport.com
This stoneware design features illustrations of cats around the outer rim with a stylish spotted inner in complementary greens and blue tones.
Pawfect Christmas crochet dog stockings, £12.50, thebritishcraft.co.uk
Bring your doggo into the full Christmas experience with these delightful handmade crochet stockings. Featuring a fun paw print and bone design, they’re perfect for filling with dog treats and other little festive surprises. Add it to the mantlepiece with your own stockings!
Bake-Your-Own festive gingerbread dog treats, £7.99, dogandbond.com
Everyone loves to gather in the kitchen and bake treats for their family over Christmas, so here’s a way to include your furry friend while you do it. This DIY dog Christmas treat kit makes delicious, homemade gingerbread dog biscuits, a perfect Christmas present for your dog or for dog-lovers in your life. What’s more, it’s made with human-grade ingredients including ground peanuts, ginger and cinnamon, so you can try them too!
Zeze checkered cardboard cat scratcher box, £18.80, hercat.co.uk
So often, cat scratchers are real eyesores, taking up a lot of space in your home and not complementing the rest of your décor. This plaid print box simply looks like a stylish storage box, available in two colourways: pink and green, and blue and brown. Set in the base of the box is a scratch pad of woven plaid.
Calming fur bed in Stone, £11, Very
Give your furry friend a cosy new bed this festive period, so they have somewhere comfy to return to after a long Christmas Day walk. This faux fur donut style bed comes in a soft stone colour, a perfect accompaniment to any room.
