Holiday gifts for the cutest pets and pet-lovers

Because pets can’t read cards!

Paid for by Walmart

Pet gifts are win-win. Not only is every gift a slam-dunk to a pet (have you ever seen a guinea pig demand a gift receipt?) but they are really fun for owners to share with their furry friends. Holiday gifts for pets are also a way to remind your favorite pet-lovers just how much you care about them.

We teamed up with Walmart to come up with a list of the best gifts for pet lovers, ranging from big-ticket items to Fido and Fluffy stocking stuffers. Because a good furry friend deserves treats!

Your pet may not care who his parents were, but you will when you find out the insane mix your mutt turns out to be. And a pet DNA kit does more than answer questions as to why your pup’s tail is so perky (hello, terrier!) or why she has a black dot on her tongue (who knew she was part Chow?) A DNA kit can also clue you into any medical complications she might have in the future. This intel can be a valuable starting point for important conversations about everything from training to diet that you may want to have with your vet in the future.

With holiday pictures coming up, make sure your pup is dressed to impress with a dog sweater. Festive patterns will bring out the holiday spirit and show who's top dog. Not only do sweaters for pups make the season (and holiday cards) extra-festive, but they’re also a great layer for chilly walks.

Your pup deserves the best — including an updated spot to lounge, just in time for the holidays. A classic tan and black checkered print looks great in the living room, and provides a safe space for your pup to retreat to when the holidays become a little too much. A large surface area makes it great for larger dogs like labs or for a few pups (or cats, too, we won’t tell!) to curl up for a long winter’s nap.

Sure, cats play it cool. But give them some catnip and watch them turn into goofy kittens. This 21-piece set is full of toys, including catnip, jingling balls, fluffy mice, and a feather on a stick guaranteed to turn the chillest kitty into a fun-loving feline. Hang on the mantle all season long to show just how much your cat’s an essential part of your family.

Rawhide chews shaped like reindeer, gingerbread men, and evergreen trees spread holiday cheer to your pup. Not only does each chew provide hours of chewing fun, they can also be great to dole out to your pup when holiday excitement gets a little too intense for him. And if you’re gifting to the pup of a friend or family member on your list, well, you’ve just gained a lifelong four-legged friend, too.

Nothing screams holidays like a chewable Santa — at least that’s true for Santa’s (or man’s) best friend. With toys shaped as holiday candy canes, red candy, red and white balls and rope twists, your furry friend’s tail will be wagging all season long!

Or click here for more ways to keep your furry friends festive this holiday season.

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From Walmart:

With low prices on top gifts that start low and stay low all season, Walmart can help you give your favorite pets — and their biggest fans — a purrfect holiday.