11 Thoughtful Gifts for People Who Love Cats

Some cat lovers would say that owning a feline is gift enough. For others, you may want to consider supplementing with some toys, novelties, and utilities that can help human and cat strengthen their bond. Check out some of our purrfect gift suggestions for the floof wrangler in your life.

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1. K&H Pet Products Outdoor Kitty House

For cats who like to roam outdoors in the winter months, this cat crib is a perfect shelter against the elements. Flap-style doors and a heating element keep them warm and a Velcro-assisted frame makes assembly easy. We make no guarantee, however, that the cat won’t just sit on top of it.

Find It at Amazon for $32 and also at these other retailers:

2. The Ultimate Scratching Post

Not all scratching posts are created equal. The SmartCat post is a towering 32 inches so cats can get in a full stretch while they satisfy their urge to dig their claws into the fibers and not the couch. A 16-inch base helps protect against tipping.

Find It at Amazon for $42.

3. Grreat Choice Hash Cuddler Pet Bed Gift Set

If there’s one thing cats don’t get enough of, it’s sleep. Encourage them to take some downtime with this ultra-plush bed gift package, which includes a matching blanket and pillow.

Find It at PetSmart for $28.

4. Aspen Pet Self-Warming Bed

For cats in drafty houses, consider warming up their naps with this self-insulating bed that uses a pet’s own body heat to provide warmth. Raised and bolstered edges help cats settle in for a cozy burrowing session.

Find It at Amazon for $20 and also at these other retailers:

5. Petcube Bites Pet Camera With Treat Dispenser

You can help cat owners spending time away from home keep tabs on their troublesome furball with this camera that doubles as a treat dispenser. The device lets owners peer in on their cat’s activities via a cell phone app and also allows them to fling treats from up to six feet away.

Find It at Amazon for $229 and also at these other retailers:

6. Wellness Kittles Grain-Free Turkey & Cranberries Holiday Recipe Crunchy Cat Treats

As tempting as it might be to slip your cat some holiday meal leftovers, you never know what those finicky types will wind up vomiting on the place setting. Keep it simple and safe with these turkey and cranberry-flavored treats made from real turkey meat.

Find It at Chewy for $2.

7. Petsafe Zoom Rotating Laser Cat Toy

Know someone who gets tired of playing with a laser pointer before their cat does? Check out the PetSafe automated laser game, which projects that maddening tiny red dot in a 360-degree pattern. Twin lasers can help keep two cats busy at once.

Find It at Amazon for $20 and also at these other retailers:

8. Petlinks Mystery Motion Concealed Electronic Motion Cat Toy

If there’s one thing cats love and owners hate, it’s mutilated rat and bird carcasses. Satisfy a cat’s need to corner hapless prey with this motorized toy that mimics an elusive target. A feather tip moves in erratic patterns under a cloth, providing stimulation and physical exercise.

Find It at PetSmart for $26.

9. DJ Cat Scratching Pad

Raise the roof with this scratching pad that should amuse cats and their owners alike. The “turntable” moves as a cat kneads its paws, giving the impression DJ Fluffy is kicking out some sick beats.

Find It at Uncommon Goods for $35 and also at these other retailers:

10. Purina® TIDY CATS® BREEZE® Cat Litter Box System

If you can identify a cat owner’s house by its smell, it might be time to help them rethink their litter box approach. The Purina Tidy Cats Breeze uses pellets that allow urine to pass through the litter and into a disposable absorbent pad to trap odors.

Find It at PetSmart for $33.

11. Cats On Catnip Book

Cat owners will revel in this photograph collection of cats tripping out on their recreational nip of choice. Free of their inhibitions, these felines cut loose in a series of candid freak-out sessions.

Find It at Amazon for $13.