Top Holiday Gifts for Your Cat

Those people who have been lucky enough to have a cat take over their life need to read on. We all know how much we love to spoil our feline friends. We also know that they expect a certain degree of pampering. As the holiday season approaches we must remember our cats and put them on our lists as we go shopping. However, shopping for your cat is not as easy as it sounds.

Many cats can be very picky. I'm sure we have all found out at some time or another that you can buy your cat the fanciest, most expensive gift out there and bring it home to have your cat turn its nose up at the gift. How many people have empty cat beds in their homes? Why should a cat want a cat bed when they have your bed?! So, as the holiday season quickly approaches, use this guide as you seek for the perfect gift for the felines in your life. After all, they are worth it.

One cat favorite is cat nip. I know my cats go crazy when they get a whiff of it. Instead of getting plain cat nip, have fun with it. Do you like sushi? Well, I'm sure a cat would love it if they could eat it. Instead of feeding the raw fish to your cats, get them a Sushi cat toy. Check your local pet store or even walmart.com for this realistic looking sushi toy set that has cat nip stuffed inside. The set includes four pieces of "sushi" and only costs around $9.

Aromatherapy products are very popular nowadays. Now you can include your cats in on the craze! Another fun and different gift for your cat is the Aroma TheraKitty Gift Set. The set includes four soft toys (a sun, moon, star, and cloud), each with its own therapeutic scent. Again, this set is priced around $9.

Another fun toy that is sure to keep cats busy for hours is the Catellite. It is a circular toy made up of a small ball in the center and thin rings on the outside. Cats will play all day trying to get the ball out. Catnip can also be added to the ball for more excitement. As the cat swats, the ball will rock and roll! This is also great exercise for cats. Once again, this product is only around $9.

Another toy on the market is the tunnel. There are several versions of this out there and they vary in size and color. Basically, it is a tunnel that can be set up in a straight line or curved for cats to run through and play in. We know that cats love hiding in and under things, so they are sure to enjoy one of these cat tunnels. These can be found on line, at a local pet store, or at a nearby discount store.

A fun interactive toy for cats is the Cy-Purr Mouse. This plastic toy mouse operates off of two AA batteries (not included). When you turn the mouse on it sits and waits for your cat's attack. With a meow or paw slap the mouse begins its play, scurrying along with flashing lights and a silly noise designed to keep cats intrigued. After your cat attacks it, the mouse will zig zag around for fifteen seconds and it will then come to a stop, waiting for your cat's next move. Cats can enjoy the mouse for hours and hours. If the mouse slows down, just put in new batteries to make the excitement begin again. This fun cat toy is less than $10.

For cats who like to play with water, or those that like to drink water, the Fresh Flow Pet Fountain is an ideal gift. Basically, it is a small blue fountain that plugs in to give your cats a flowing water bowl. The fountain comes with a filter and a reservoir. So, your cats get clean, oxygenated water anytime they want. It also has an added benefit. Proper amounts of water are important for your cat's health. If your cat likes water, this fountain is sure to get him/her drinking more.

As you do your holiday shopping, keep these gift ideas in mind. Your cat is sure to have an enjoyable holiday season with one of these fun gifts!