Fur La La La La: Christmas Gift Ideas for Pets 2017
I love to change things up year to year in writing my holiday gift guides – if I didn’t, this job would get mighty tired, mighty fast. This year a lot of cool gift ideas for pets popped up on my radar (did you see my pup treat advent calendar mention earlier this season?) which inspired me to write a post specifically on gift ideas for pets. Now, this might be you treating your own fur babies with love, or for the friend or family member that insists they don’t need anything, bringing something by to treat their beloved pooch or kitty right this season.
Pooch Patch – $34.95 each
First up we have the world’s cutest photos to promote a SUPER smart gift for city dwellers with limited space. Pooch Patch delivers pads of real grass to your front door for as little as $1 / day, giving your dog an au naturel place to relieve themselves. Not only are dogs more comfortable, their instinctual desire to go on grass means less chances of accidents elsewhere at home. Did I mention it also means you can skip a walk outdoors on a particularly frosty night? The pads are also eco-friendly and leakproof to ensure easy disposable post-bathroom break. Coming in two sizes to suit your dog, this is an amazing gift idea you can use to introduce someone else to the brand – or hook them up with a subscription for a few months!
BONUS! Enter coupon code ‘twentycent’ at checkout to score 20% off your order!
BLACK + DECKER Pet Vacuums – From $69
Ah more cute photos! Sorry guys – this post is going to be full of awwz. Anyway, this past summer Black & Decker released their first-ever line of vacuums specifically designed for pet owners. What makes ’em special? Well all of these vacuums integrates specialized anti-tangle beater bars with rubberized bristles to pick up pet hair around the home – the plight of most pet owners everywhere! While there are a few models available, the handheld ones are particularly impressive, ideal for quick clean-ups of pet beds and furniture and loaded with tech to automatically adjust power levels based on the surface you’re cleaning. There’s even a model with a scented pre-filter to keep things fresh around the home.
Meowbox – $39.95 / Month (single month) – Prices Lower With Longer Subscriptions
There are a lot of gift ideas for dogs out there – less so for cats. As a happy cat owner, I was delighted to come across Meowbox, a Canadian outfit that delivers awesome treasure troves of pet products to your front door each month – all the better to keep kitty occupied and content. Each box is tailor-made for your cat(s) based on their age(s) – including a cute hi message scrawled inside! – and includes goodies like all-natural treats, and new and innovative toys and other goodies. If you love a particular item and want to buy it again (or as a gift), there’s also an online shop you can peruse. And best of all, the company donates some of its profits toward supporting animal shelters and rescue efforts. So cute!
BONUS! Get 10% off your Meowbox subscription by entering coupon code CANADIAN10 at checkout!
No.1 Pawmade Pad Protector – $19.50 @ Loyal Canine Co. (Stockists)
If stocking stuffers for pets were a thing, this gift idea would definitely be an apt choice. Canadian brand Loyal Canine Co. deems this one of their bestsellers – and considering the harsh conditions of Canadian winters, it’s no surprise! Simply apply this soothing balm to your pooch’s paw pads before heading out for a walk, or after a long day of adventuring around outdoors. This all-natural ointment creates a barrier that protects their paws from salt, rocks, and chilly pavement. Perfect for healing dry, cracked paws (or even preventing them altogether!)
Cat Wines – $12.85 each @ Meowingtons
You think you’ve had a long day? Imagine how much work it is to be as cute as your favourite fluffball. The next time you’re looking to kick back and cuddle with your kitty, consider pouring them a glass of Apollo Peak’s cat wine. Available in a bunch of flavours, this catnip-infused bevvy is as satisfying for kitties as your pinot is after a tough day of work. You can check out all the flavours on the Apollo Peak site; I tracked down a Canadian retailer for easy access in the meantime.
Custom Pet Shirts – From $38 @ Charlie & Gus
So, this gift idea is definitely more for the pet owner than the pet itself – but man is it cute! Canadian outfit Charlie & Gus produces limited runs of custom pet shirts in both a raglan long-sleeved tee (above) and sleeveless tank style for tykes up to 6T. Simply send in your photo when they put out the call (hint, follow them on Instagram) and you’ll get an organic cotton tee delivered to your home in no time – have the kiddos wear it for some seriously cute photo ops with Fido or Fluffy this season.
Canine Candy Canes – $7.99 / 4-Pack @ Flying Hound
Canadian brand Flying Hound is all about giving your pup healthy treats that owners and pets can love equally! While their signature product is their Hound Pops – frozen treats to cool your pup down in the summer – they actually have a pretty impressive line-up of nutritious, natural, healthy, locally sourced, organic dog treats. For the holidays, let me point you in the direction of their canine candy canes. These gluten-free treats get their colour naturally and provide a crunchy, tasty snack filled with wholesome ingredients like locally sourced Venison, organic apples, organic beets, and organic oat flour. If that isn’t a sweet pick for your ‘best friend’, I don’t know what is!
Poof Pet Activity Tracker – From $59.95
You’re no doubt familiar with fitness trackers for humans – now you can get one to keep tabs on your pet. While that might sound a little crazy, keep in mind that lots of vets are promoting the fact we may be overfeeding our furry friends. One way to counteract those daily treat binges? Encouraging (and monitoring) activity. Available in two sizes, these waterproof trackers clip onto your pet’s collar and have a battery life of up to six months. Using the free app (and no monthly subscription fees), you can see when your pet is active, eating, and sleeping – and even get a sense of their patterns.
Woof Wash Box – $29.99 @ Old Soul Soap Company
Want to give your dog the at-home spa treatment? Look no further than this collection of natural products from Old Soul Soap Company. Use the included Neem oil Pet Soaps to wash up, then soothe their nose and paws with the included Calendula Salve and Paw Balm. Finally, between bathing sessions, you can use the Stinky Dog Spray to keep things fresh. As a truly all-natural brand, Old Soul Soap Company products are free from artificial dyes and fragrances – perfect for any sensitive-skinned pets. Love any of these goodies? Old Soul Soap Company sells all of their pet goodies a la carte as well – amongst dozens of other human-friendly products as well so you can treat the pet owner AND the pet.
Danes and Divas Dog Bow Ties – From $16
Okay, one last dog gift idea to wrap things up – literally! Now your pooch can be dapper for any occasion with Danes and Divas’ stylish collection of coordinating bow ties, collars, and bandanas. While I’ve featured a few of the holiday styles above, the brand also carries tons of cute styles for special occasions like weddings, or even just everyday wear if you happen to have a stylish pup.
Who would like to win $280+ of pet-friendly goodies this holiday season? I’m giving away:
- Pooch Patch Regular + XL
- BLACK + DECKER (HHVJ325BMP07) SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum
- No.1 Pawmade from Loyal Canine Co.
- Flying Hound Canine Candy Canes, Bandana & Dog Treats
- Old Soul Soap Company Woof Wash Box
Want to nab it all? Here’s how to enter for your chance to win!
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by December 9, 2017 telling me your favourite pet-friendly gift ideas featured in this post!
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 10, 2017 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
Follow Pooch Patch on Instagram, then tag two friends with pets on one of their posts that you think would dig their products. Link back to the Instagram post you commented on in a separate comment below, with your IG username.
Follow BLACK+DECKER Canada on Twitter and Tweet about the giveaway, tagging them and me (@cdngiftguide) with a link back to this post. Leave a link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Follow Loyal Canine Co. on Instagram, then create a post on your own feed (you can regram one of theirs or grab a photo off their site or even from this post) that tags them. Link back to your post in a separate comment below.
Follow Flying Hound on Instagram, then tag two friends on one of their posts that you think would dig their treats. Link back to the Instagram post you commented on in a separate comment below, with your IG username.
Like Old Soul Soap Company on Facebook, then leave a wall post that tags a friend you think would be interested in their products. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
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The handheld pet vacuum would be great!
Thanks. I am a subscriber.
I just love the lying Hound Canine Candy Canes, Bandana & Dog Treats gift idea.
Thanks!
Email–> amyjaneheffernan@gmail.com
Follow pooch_patch on instagram and tagged two friend on this post https://www.instagram.com/p/BY8U1U0hEXt/?taken-by=pooch_patch
Thanks!
Email–> amyjaneheffernan@gmail.com
Following Black and Decker on twitter and tweeted– https://twitter.com/kissifer19/status/935491060389875712
Thanks!
Email–> amyjaneheffernan@gmail.com
Following The Flying Hound on instagram and tagged two friends on this post https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb92jUqFEBH/?taken-by=theflyinghound
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Email–> amyjaneheffernan@gmail.com
I love the meow box! My kitty is in need of entertaining toys and treats! Since we’ve moved, she hasn’t been able to look outside as much because she has a crooked paw and we have nothing high enough to allow her to have that pass time. Would love to win her some gifts to keep her preoccupied!
I like the Poof Pet Tracker and the Woof Wash Box.
Both my cats and my dogs would love the Pooch Patch.
My favorite ideas from this post are the Meowbox and Cat Wines.
The Meow Box would have made the purrfect gift for our cat at Christmas and for his 14th birthday yesterday. Great gift idea.
I like the black & decker pet vacuum but that cat wine is pretty darn cool!
I think my fave is the activity tracker – I’m so curious if my dog even moves out of my bed when I’m at work! Ha!
I could really use the pet vacuum. I am a subscriber
I like the vacuum & meow box.
The No. Pomade looks great – I have just ordered it for my daughter’s dog – and the Candy Canes look like fun.
I subscribe by email. dorcontest at gmail dot com
I think everything is so neat. My most favorite is the BLACK + DECKER Pet Vacuums .
Love the pawmade and cordless vacuum!
I love the Woof Wash Box gift idea!
I’m a subscriber. I really like the Pooch Patch. I think my cats would like that, too. More for eating and barfing up, but you know what I mean :0
Finally something for cats! Love the meow box!
My fave is the cordless vacuum!
I would love the vacuum cleaner but Sam would like a subscription to MeowBox!
My favourites are the No.1 Pawmade from Loyal Canine Co. and BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum.
I love the Meowbox! It is so hard to find cute things for cats compared to dogs! I need the Black & Decker Smartech pet cordless handheld vacuum! Lol!
I would really like the B&D Cordless Handheld Vacuum!
I love the Meow Box and the Pet Vacuum.
My favourite item from today’s pet gifts is the Woof Wash Box. Thanks for so many great gift ideas for the furry friends on our lists.
The paw made pad protector is great for our Border collie and the vacuum! I am a subscriber!
Following Pooch patch on IG @benchmark.faria tagged 2 friends! https://www.instagram.com/p/BZkpUzYhgnv/?taken-by=pooch_patch
My favourite idea is the Meow box.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/Christine_GARYF/status/935550064797286400
I like the Meow Box.
I like the Meow Box.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcC8Z5klZnO/?taken-by=theflyinghound @janicour
I love the woof wash box!!
omg, i’d love this for my little guy:
Poof Pet Activity Tracker – From $59.95
You’re no doubt familiar with fitness trackers for humans – now you can get one to keep tabs on your pet. While that might sound a little crazy, keep in mind that lots of vets are promoting the fact we may be overfeeding our furry friends. One way to counteract those daily treat binges? Encouraging (and monitoring) activity. Available in two sizes, these waterproof trackers clip onto your pet’s collar and have a battery life of up to six months. Using the free app (and no monthly subscription fees), you can see when your pet is active, eating, and sleeping – and even get a sense of their patterns.
The best gift is the BLACK + DECKER Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum.
Like the cordless pet vacuum!
my favourites from the list are the Flying Hound Canine Candy Canes, and the vacuum
I love the Poof Pet activity tracker and the woof wash box!
My neighbour would love the pooch patch, even my cats might like it in the winter to roll around on. I also like the meowbox, the woof wash box and the cat’s wine!
the pawmade paw protector and the vacuums
I would love the vacuum to add into our cleaning arsenal. Thanks!
I followed Black and decker on twitter and tweeted here: https://mobile.twitter.com/AnxiousMom14/status/935601525274980352?p=p
As the mother of 9 cats, my favorite gift is the Meowbox subscription.
Love the Old Soul Soap Company Woof Wash Box. I know a four-legged friend who loves to get get pampered and spoiled as much as any two-legged female I know! Thanks for the chance
I like the Canine Candy Canes-a great gift idea!
I love the Pooch Patch and the handheld vacuum!
My favourites are the black & decker pet vacuum and the cat wine!
I desperately need that vacuum and my pup desperately needs that pawmade!
I would really like the B&D Cordless Handheld Vacuum! so I could gift it to my neighbour for use with her cute dog…
I would love the pet vacuum.
I would love the No 1 Paw protector cream for my pooch.
Pooch Patch. My poor old dog would love a pooch patch
The BLACK + DECKER (HHVJ325BMP07) SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum is my favourite from this list.
i like the Flying Hound Canine Candy Canes for my doggo’s stocking 🙂
I would love the pet vacuum but I also love The Meow Box
ohh I love the woof wash box!! Great gift ideas for the pet mamas and dads!
My puppy would love the Pooch Patch and the candy cane treats!
I like the Black and Decker pet vacuum.
The Pooch Patch is ingenious; and so is the Black and Decker Smartech Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum…both would be great gifts for our pooch.
Our two dogs would love to win this contest.
The paw protector would be great!
Tweeted https://twitter.com/solace76/status/935719176278118400
I love the Meowbox – my Kirby would love it. And the BLACK + DECKER Pet Vacuum – we’ll need to pick up all the cat fur.
My cat would love the meowbox. He’d like the grass too and I’d likd the vacuum.
The pawmade for my old boy
Got to have the Vacuum to suck up all that pet fluff
My kitties would love a Meowbox subscription! And cat wines, I LOVE that idea hahah!
I love the pawmade and the vacuum (can I vacuum the dog? Very tempting with his shedding!)
I like the black & decker pet vacuum
My favorite from this list is the Flying Hound Canine Candy Canes
I really love the Woof Wash Box and the No.1 Pawmade! I think it’s so much fun giving gifts to our pets! These would be great for my fur-nephew in Calgary.
I love the Black and Decker Pet Vacuum and the Cat Wines.
I love the pooch patch.
The bow ties are adorable!!
You gotta ask yourself … why didn’t I think of that?
I love the Pooch Patch and the Pawmade paw protector, but I am drooling over the handheld pet hair vacuum.
Here’s hoping ….
I love the Woof Wash Box cause I would use it all for my pets. I also love the bacon canine candy canes!!!
I like the Black & Decker Pet Vacuum the best
my favourite item is the BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum- i definitely could use this in my house!!! ❤
I like the Woof Wash Box
love them all
Ohhh I love the BLACK + DECKER (HHVJ325BMP07) SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum and the cat wines!
Love all of the items but the Black & Decker cordless handheld vacuum would be the ultimate gift as I always have to drag my big vacuum down to my living room to clean my couch off.
We really need the petvac
My favs are the pet vacuum and the candy canine biscuits!
I follow Pooch Patch (@abraidwood) and tagged: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb2XF2Kh_Km/?taken-by=pooch_patch
I follow Black & Decker and tweeted: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/936325773174206464
I follow Flying Hound (@abraidwood) and tagged: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7q8melrnI/?taken-by=theflyinghound
The Pawmade and the vacuum – can never vacuum up enough dog hair!
The pet vacuum & the pawmade
I am fostering a puppy for the Guide Dog program for the very 1st time so my top picks are the Black & Decker Pet Vaccuums, the No. 1 Pawmade Paw Protector and the Woof Wash Box,.
I love the Cordless Handheld Vacuum!
The Black & Decker Pet Vacuum would be sweet and come in so handy too-also the Woof Wash box would be great too!
I love the cordless handheld vacuum!
I’m a happy subscriber and being a pet sitter, I love the Black & Decker SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum…perfect gift for myself!
I followed Pooch Patch on Instagram and tagged friends here https://www.instagram.com/p/BcDzoEOhdO3/?taken-by=pooch_patch @rebthecatsitter
I follow Black & Decker on twitter and tweeted https://twitter.com/RebTheCatSitter/status/936838590255972353 @rebthecatsitter
I follow theflyinghound on Instagram and tagged friends here https://www.instagram.com/p/BcD_1auBaRg/?taken-by=theflyinghound @rebthecatsitter
We have two fluffy cats: the BLACK + DECKER (HHVJ325BMP07) SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum would come in handy!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisaMToronto/status/936951226805178370
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldsoulsoapcompany/posts/2045252935754281
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcDzoEOhdO3/?taken-by=pooch_patch – @lisamtoronto
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcK7sfalruS/?taken-by=theflyinghound – @lisamtoronto
My favourite pet friendly goodies are the BLACK + DECKER (HHVJ325BMP07) SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum and the Flying Hound Canine Candy Canes, Bandana & Dog Treats
– both great gifts for my dog Sitka!
the pooch patch would be fun to try both on my cat & dog
My pooch would love the canine candy canes.
I wonder if our cat would like cat wine?
I think the BLACK + DECKER SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum would be helpful in my household and would make a great gift.
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. Myy favourite pet-friendly gift ideas featured in this post are :
Pooch Patch – $34.95 each
No.1 Pawmade Pad Protector – $19.50 @ Loyal Canine Co. (Stockists)
Canine Candy Canes – $7.99 / 4-Pack @ Flying Hound
Thanks
Bonus @BlackDeckerCA Entry : Followed BLACK+DECKER Canada on Twitter and Tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/937161993903132672
Bonus @loyalcanineco Entry : Followed Loyal Canine Co. on Instagram and regrammed, tagging them https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOaHPZAon-/?taken-by=soulseeker00
the pet vacuum would be super useful for my mom’s fluffly dog!
my favourite item on this list is the Poof Pet Activity Tracker
followed black and decker CA on twitter @ttlytiff and tweeted https://twitter.com/ttlytiff/status/937440332999831552
followed flying hound on IG @ttlytiff and tagged my friends on this post https://www.instagram.com/p/BcM3A2Jldjo/?taken-by=theflyinghound
followed pooch patch on IG @ttlytiff and tagged my friends on this post https://www.instagram.com/p/BcDzoEOhdO3/?taken-by=pooch_patch
liked the old soap company on facebook (Tiff Cho) and tagged my friends on this post https://www.facebook.com/oldsoulsoapcompany/posts/2043966072549634
Hard to choose, but my faves are the Meowbox and Danes and Divas bowties and Woof Wash Box
My favourite pet-friendly gift ideas featured in this post is
No.1 Pawmade from Loyal Canine Co.
Flying Hound Canine Candy Canes, Bandana & Dog Treats
Old Soul Soap Company Woof Wash Box
Woof wash box is a perfect gift- practical and super cute
Canine Candy Canes
I love the Black & Decker SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum
I really like the idea of the Meow Box and the activity tracker too
I think my Australian Shepherd Leonard would greatly appreciate the No. 1 Pawmade Paw Protector – we get lots of rain & ice here in the winter. 🙂
I love the custom pet shirts! My sister would totally wear one of her pup!
My favourite idea is the Meow box.
My dogs would love the Canine Candy Canes.
I like the meowbox!
My favourite idea would be meow box
Loving that black and decker pet specific vacuum!
I am a subscriber
My favorite gift idea is the MEOW BOX
The cordless vacuum is my favourite from this list as my house is currently covered in pet hair.
My favourites are the Old Soul Company Woof Wash Box and the Pooch Patch Regular + XL.
The cordless vacuum is my favourite from this list:
i like the pet vaccuum
I would love to give my cat some wine! I’d also love to be able to suck up all of her fur with the vacuum.
◾BLACK + DECKER (HHVJ325BMP07) SMARTECH Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum would be awesome. I have two very dirty dogs that shed a lot.
Subscriber.
I like this Poof Pet Activity Tracker – how cool is that?! Also the Custom shirt is a great idea.
Thanks.
My favourite item is the hand held pet vac!! Merry Christmas 🙂 and thank you!
followed, liked, tagged, commented 🙂 my name is erinenewhouse
I followed Black + Decker CA (and I am already following Cdn Gift guide) and I tweeted :
followed, liked, commented, tagged (@erinenewhouse)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bccqle6l9Up/?taken-by=theflyinghound
I’m suscribed and I have to say that the Pooch Patch is just genius 🙂
Pooch Patch Instagram Entry – https://www.instagram.com/p/BcgTeyqBjrd/?taken-by=pooch_patch
Forgot the handle – @jolie238
Instagram Entry – Loyal Canine Co – https://www.instagram.com/p/BcgVzMnDeBo/?taken-by=jolie238
Th Flying hound Instagram Entry – https://www.instagram.com/p/BcXUPmYF783/?taken-by=theflyinghound
Handle – @jolie238
I’m a Subscriber. I love the Pooch patch idea, I wonder how hard it would be to get a dog to use it. We have a fenced in yard, but he resists going out in the winter. Will hold it for hours! I also really like the pad protector idea!
My dogs would love the Pooch Patch