18 Editor-Approved Toys, Snacks, & More to Treat Your Pets to This Holiday Season — Starting at $10
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Let’s face it, not all pets are alike. Truly, no two are alike. While one of your pets can be the most relaxed baby in the world, ready to cuddle in an instant and play with whatever toy you give them, your other pet… not so much. Your other pet can be crazy, lovable, and only wants one particular toy in your arsenal. Either way, though, it’s time to start thinking about what to get them for the holiday season.
We never want to leave our pets behind during the holiday shopping. Whether it’s dog beds or prime treats for your pups and kitties, we know how to find the best of the best. Finding the best snacks, beds, and toys can be hard to accomplish, especially since there’s so much on so many websites. But our editors and writers are ready to steer you in the right direction!
Ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all the deals we’re looking forward to, we got all the SheKnows editors and writers who are also pet parents, and asked them what to buy this holiday season! From interactive toys for cats to lil plush hoodies for dogs, see what SheKnows editors and writers are gearing up to treat their pets to below:
Katherine Steinberg, Editor-in-Chief
Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Worker Green Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy
“[I need] a puzzle feeder to keep her occupied. [My dog] needs a lot of stimulation because she’s part Australian Shepherd!”
Cristina Velocci, Chief Content Officer
Bocce’s Bakery Holiday Soft & Chewy Bundle Dog Treats
“I met the founders of Bocce’s Bakery — and the brand’s namesake dog — back when I was a magazine editor and they were selling homemade treats from a delivery bike in NYC. Suffice it to say my love for the company runs long and deep, but both of my poodle mixes genuinely enjoy the all-natural biscuits. They’ve yet to come across a flavor they don’t like, and the adorably packaged seasonal items are a go-to gift for them at every holiday. This Holiday bundle features three festive flavors, including Lumps of Coal which my Poochon Mazie earns without fail every year (she’s a very good girl who does very bad things).”
KONG Christmas Holiday Wild Knots Bear Dog Toy
“My 5-year-old Poochon Mazie is very active and loves to play, so a new toy will always be waiting for her under the Christmas tree (she routinely destroys all the ones she has anyway). She especially loves Kong’s Wild Knots Bear, which comes dressed up in different garb for all the various holidays. It has an internal knotted skeleton and minimal stuffing for maximum durability, and the cute holiday sweater means I won’t mind having it constantly dropped at my feet.”
Kenzie Mastroe, Senior Food & Lifestyle Editor
Vital Essentials Single Ingredient Chicken Hearts Dog Treats
“I’ll admit, these kind of freak me out, but my dog, Sully, goes absolutely nuts for them. They’re his favorite treat in the whole world, so I’ll definitely be adding a bag to his stocking his year. I love that it’s just a single ingredient, with no added preservatives or fillers.”
Nulo Functional Granola Bars
“Sully has a sensitive stomach, and he benefits from some added probiotics and prebiotics in his diet. I love that these Nulo functional granola bars give him the health benefits he needs for digestion, while tasting like a treat. They’re one of his favorite snacks, and he has no idea that they’re secretly good for him.”
WOOF Pupsicle and Treat Tray
“Sully loves his pupsicle. It takes him a good 20-30 minutes to finish one and keeps him entertained. Unfortunately, one of his doggy friends chewed his Pupsicle up recently, so he’s in need of a new one.”
Delilah Gray, Trending News Editor
Temptations Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Tasty Chicken Flavor, 48 oz. Pouch
“I have three cats who are insatiable. We ran through the small snack packs so quickly, and it ended up costing so much more! But now, we grab this big bag for only $24, and it has truly ensured our cats stay happy all day! If you have more than one cat, please look into getting one of these big bags of snacks.”
HAPY SHOP Catnip Toys 5 Pack
“While my cats will play with literal garbage, these toys are BY FAR their favorite. They play with them all day, hide them, bat them around, and even wake us up by slapping them onto our faces in the morning.”
Cat Water Fountain
“One of our cats has a penchant for tipping over every bowl he comes across, and with it, all the water we had for his brothers. So after some digging, we found this one that helps our cats drink filtered water all day, has a spout for our one cat to enjoy, and our youngest can’t knock over the bowl!”
Ysolt Usigan, Parenting Editor
PetFusion Ambush Interactive Electronic Cat Toy
“I plan to use this to make them work for their treats. They love snacks! This gift will exercise their brains while they enjoy little bites.”
Sunshine Treat Interactive Puzzle Cat Toy – Boots & Barkley™
“My cats love a good hunting game, and this one will keep them active. It taunts them with the feathers, which comes in and out of the base to exercise their prey instincts and skills.”
Whisker Litter-Robot 4 Automatic Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box with Step, Black
“Okay, so this one is more of a gift for me, but my three cats who share 1 litter box will appreciate it too because it cleans minutes after use, so they’ll have a clean one before the next cat visits.”
Jacquelyn Greenfield, Commerce Writer
A&F Essential Pet Pupover
“Anyone who knows me knows I adore matching with my pup during this time of year. Since he’s a short-haired dog, I like to put him in a light sweater or shirt to keep him warm while he’s at home. As soon as I saw that Abercrombie had hoodies for dogs that matched with those for humans I knew I had to buy one (or two) for my handsome fur baby.”
Petcube Cam 360 Camera Interactive WiFi Pet and Home Security Pan-Tilt Camera
“Does it make me a bad dog mom that I don’t have a pet camera yet? If it does, that’ll change this year. Since I’m not working from home as much these days, I find myself slightly anxious about my pup throughout the day, so to ease my nerves I really want this Petcube Cam. This little device will give you a full 360 degree view of your place, it has two-way audio so you can hear and talk to your fur baby, and its app compatible. ”
LE SURE Foldable Human Dog Bed
“This may or may not be a gift for me, but nevertheless my little guy will definitely appreciate it. Usually, I don’t let my dog on the couch or bed, so there’s very little space for us to cuddle. But with this foldable human dog bed, we can watch movies and Bluey together and when we’re all done I can fold it for easy storage. I don’t know about you, but this is sounding more and more like a “need” to me.”
Taylor Lane, Commerce Writer
Jolly Pets JP071 Jolly Pets Tree Tugger Bungee, Green – Large
“Frenchie parents know that this breed comes in two types: Calm or chaotic. My dog, Oakley, is the latter, so she constantly needs to be entertained to keep herself out of mischief. That’s why I’m snagging this fun interactive bungee toy for her. You attach the durable to a tree or other sturdy surface and provide hours of fun and exercise.”
DASH Dog Treat Maker
“I’m leaning into my Trad pet mom alter ego this holiday season, so I plan to make my dog delicious (and healthy) treats.”
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