Gifts for Cat Lovers

Cat people will happily spend more on the cat than on themselves, so a good gift often goes to the cat and pleases the owner. The other route is things that make living with a cat easier: less fur on the couch, less noise from an empty water bowl at 5 a.m. A little cat humor goes a long way too.

Under $25 9 ideas

  1. GoCat Da Bird Original Feather Wand Cat Toy

    A wand toy whose feathers spin and flutter like a real bird. Ask cat owners which toy their cat goes wild for and this one comes up again and again.

    GoCatStocking stuffer

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  2. Cat Dancer 101 Cat Toy

    A springy wire with cardboard rolls on the end, unchanged for decades and loved by cats who ignore expensive toys. About as cheap and reliable as cat gifts get.

    Cat DancerStocking stufferWhite elephant

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  3. Yeowww! Catnip Banana

    A cotton banana packed with strong organic catnip. Cats that respond to catnip kick and drool on it for years, and it makes owners laugh.

    Yeowww!Stocking stufferWhite elephant

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  4. KONG Refillables Kickeroo Catnip Toy

    A long plush toy sized for cats who grab with their front paws and bunny-kick with their back legs. Sturdier than most plush cat toys.

    KONGStocking stuffer

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  5. ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover

    A reusable roller that pulls fur off couches and beds and traps it in a chamber. No sticky sheets to buy, and it works better than a lint roller on upholstery.

    ChomChom

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  6. Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

    A brush whose bristles retract at the push of a button, so the fur comes off in one clump. Makes regular brushing quicker for long-haired cats.

    Hertzko

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  7. Total Cat Mojo: The Everyday Challenges of Living with Your Cat

    The cat behaviorist from My Cat From Hell explains scratching, litter problems and fights between cats in plain language. Useful for new owners and long-suffering ones alike.

    Jackson GalaxyBook

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  8. I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats

    A small book of poems written from the cat's point of view, with photos. Quick to read and accurate enough that cat owners recognize their own pet.

    Francesco MarciulianoBookWhite elephant

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  9. Exploding Kittens Card Game

    A fast, silly card game with cat-themed art from The Oatmeal. Easy to teach at a family gathering and a reliable pick for a gift exchange.

    Exploding KittensWhite elephant

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Under $50 6 ideas

  1. Catit Senses 2.0 Flower Fountain

    A flowing water fountain shaped like a flower. Many cats drink more readily from moving water, and owners like not having to refill a bowl every morning.

    Catit

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  2. PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge

    A curved cardboard scratcher that doubles as a bed, and looks tidier than most. Cats who prefer scratching flat surfaces, like rugs, often take to it.

    PetFusion

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  3. K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Heated Cat Bed

    A low-wattage heated bed that warms to roughly a cat's body temperature. Older cats and warmth-seekers in drafty houses tend to move in for winter.

    K&H Pet Products

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  4. K&H Pet Products EZ Mount Window Bed Kitty Sill

    A window perch that attaches with suction cups, giving an indoor cat a seat for bird-watching. No tools, and it comes down without marks.

    K&H Pet Products

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  5. FURminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool for Cats

    A deshedding tool that reaches the loose undercoat a regular brush misses. Owners of heavy shedders notice the difference on their clothes and furniture.

    FURminator

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  6. PetSafe Bolt Interactive Laser Cat Toy

    An automatic laser that moves in random patterns and switches itself off. It keeps an energetic cat busy while the owner gets on with dinner.

    PetSafe

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Under $100 2 ideas

  1. Pioneer Pet SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post

    A tall, heavy sisal post that lets a cat stretch to full length without it tipping over. Cats who shred couch arms often switch once they have one like this.

    Pioneer Pet

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  2. PETLIBRO Granary Automatic Cat Feeder

    A timed dry-food feeder that puts breakfast out on schedule. It ends the early-morning pawing at the owner's face, and it covers a weekend away.

    PETLIBRO

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$100 and up 2 ideas

  1. Furbo 360° Cat Camera

    A rotating home camera made for pets, with two-way audio and a treat tosser. For the owner who checks on the cat from work more often than they admit.

    Furbo

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  2. PetSafe ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box

    A self-raking litter box that uses disposable crystal trays, so daily scooping goes away. A big quality-of-life upgrade for busy owners, though it needs its own trays.

    PetSafe

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