Every dog and cat, whether naughty or nice, deserves a fun and festive holiday toy and West Paw Design has new ones for dogs and one for cats. The white-and-white striped Holiday Bear comes in two sizes (9 in. and 6 in.), contains a squeaker for extra fun. The soft and cuddly Holiday Stocking and Holiday Mitten are ideal for play or nap time; both are 6 inches in size. The bright-red Holiday Star is a soft, plush squeaker toy, 4 inches in size. In addition to the three new toys, the holiday line for dogs includes reindeer, gingerbread men, candy canes, Christmas trees and merry bones. For cats, West Paw Design offers the new Catnip Star. Hand-filled with USDA-certified organic catnip, your cat will love batting around and snuggling with the soft, Christmas-green toy. If you really want to spoil your cat, consider getting her a Holiday Field Mouse and/or a Holiday Big Sky Mouse as well. westpawdesign.com/dog-toys westpawdesign.com/cat-toys
Zuke’s PureNZ Jerky Dog Treats are handcrafted in small batches from New Zealand sourced ingredients. Every pouch contains 80 to 90 percent real meat protein, such as grass-feed beef, green-lipped mussels, salmon and whitefish, along with high-quality fruits and vegetables. The limited-ingredient dog treats are available in four forms: 4-calorie Bites in Beef with Rabbit, Beef with Lamb and Beef with Venison recipes; soft, Cords in Beef & Turkey, Beef & Chicken and Beef & Duck recipes; thin-sliced Cuts in Beef with Salmon, Beef with Whitefish and Beef with Green Lipped Mussel recipes; and Steaks in Beef with Carrot, Beef with Potato and Beef with Sweet Potato recipes. Each form and recipe comes in 5-oz. resealable bags. zukes.com
Pamper your finicky felines this holiday season with Soft ‘n Tasty Baked Bites cat treats from Caru Pet Food. The first ingredient in these small-sized baked bits is USDA-inspected meat—chicken, chicken liver, salmon. Other beneficial ingredients include chickpeas, chicken broth and fish oil. The grain- and soy-free tidbits are formulated without any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Made in the USA by a family-owned company, the treats come in two recipes: Chicken and Salmon. carupetfood.com
Does your dog like to chew on toys? If yes, then KONG Dotz dog toys just might end up on your holiday shopping list. The interactive toys come in three shapes—circle, square and triangle—and feature layered textures (the dots) that will entice and delight the most eager of canine chewers. The toys’ playful, unpredictable bounce keeps dogs guessing as to where they’ll land next, while the nubby dots help keep dogs’ teeth and gums clean and healthy. To see the toys in action, click here. kongcompany.com
Keep your cats entertained—and away from the holiday decorations—with Coastal Pet Products’ Turbo Random Roller Cat Toy. Measuring 22-in. round, the interactive toy is designed to offer your cat (or cats) hours of mental stimulation and physical fun. The unpredictable movement of the battery-powered ball appeals to cats’ hunting instincts, while the dual-sided cover makes enticing crinkle noises during play—and keeps the ball from rolling away. Battery included. Click here to see just how much a cat enjoys playing with it. coastalpet.com
Petcurean Gather™ Organic pet food for dogs and cats is formulated using sustainably produced, certified organic ingredients that are caringly blended and balanced to provide your dog or cat with natural premium-quality nutrition. With nothing added that’s not needed, the pet foods feature single-source proteins, organic peas, lentils and other essential ingredients, such as omega 3 and 6 oils, to provide healthy, tasty meals for your dog or cat. There is one recipe for cats: Free Acres Organic Free-Run Chicken, which comes in 4- or8-lb bags. And three recipes for dogs, including Wild Ocean Line-Caught Cod and Free Acres Organic Free-Run Chicken, which are available in 6- or 16-lb. bags. petcurean.com/for-cats petcurean.com/for-dogs
Your feline companions deserve to look and feel their best while remaining safe indoors and out. Angel Pet Supplies’ Studded Cat Collars not only look great, their elastic breakaway and bell safety features ensure your cats stay safe wherever they are. The genuine leather cat collars are lightweight and comfortable, and come in two sizes—10 in. and 12 in.—and six stylish colors: black, white, pink, red, purple and turquoise blue. They are available from variety of independent pet retailers—brick-and-mortar and online. Where To Buy angelpetsupplies.com
Could your dog do with a little extra protection from the weather this winter? Kruuse’s Buster brand offers a range of stylish jackets and coats for dogs that will help keep your best friend warm and dry in all types of weather. The Outdoor Winter Jacket provides warmth in extreme winter conditions; the Raincoat protects dogs in wet and windy weather; the Active Dog Jacket provides fashionable warmth; and the City Dog Jacket provides functional style on chilly days. All of the jackets and coats are easy to put on and take off; come in a range of colors; and are available in nine sizes, from XXS to XXL, for a comfortable and secure fit. kruuse.com
OurPets® Pounce House™ is designed to stimulate cats’ hunter instinct and engage them in fun and healthful play. A motorized (and quiet) feather wand spins randomly to entice cats inside, while the large multiple openings provide them with easy access to bat at and pounce on their prey. After an exhausting workout, the ample-sized house (18x18x15 inches) is a great place for a catnap until it is time to spring back into action. The house is easy to set up and fold for storage; the wand’s motor is removable and powered by two AAA batteries (not included). ourpets.com
Rosie’s™ Soft Dog Treats are made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients, including 100 percent vegetarian-fed chicken, sustainably sourced salmon, chia and flax seeds. The grain- and soy-free treats come in four dog-palate-tempting flavors in 6-oz. resealable bags: Peanut Butter with Banana, Salmon and Ginger, Pumpkin with Cinnamon, and Chicken and Rosemary. As an added bonus, when you buy a bag of Rosie’s treats, you will also be helping homeless dogs find their forever homes. Through its Rescue Ally Project, Rosie’s will donate 10 percent of its proceeds to four rescues twice a year and place their images and stories on the treats’ packaging. rosiesdogcompany.com
Shoeboxes and paper bags are fine for other cats. However, your favorite felines deserve luxurious living spaces. “Cat Castles: 20 Cardboard Habitats You Can Build Yourself,” by Carin Oliver, provides easy instructions on how you can build your cat “paw-some” homemade habitats common materials. The 96-page DIY guide tells you how to make cardboard trains, ships, food trucks, rockets, and other hideouts, as well as climbing towers and scratching pads that you cats can use to stay sharp. All are customizable to match every cat’s wildest desires. Published by Quirk Books: quirkbooks.com
“The Dog Tales Collection” by Patricia A. Brill, PhD, is an award-winning set of illustrated books that help parents start a conversation with their children about caring for pets. Three of the books—“Do Bad Dogs Get Cancer?” “The Road to Recovery is Paved with Dog Treats!” and “Don’t Say Good Bye Just Say See You!”—help children understand what occurs when a pet or loved one has cancer, under goes surgery and/or stays overnight at a hospital or dies. The fourth book, “Porsche Bella’s Forever Home” shows children the benefits of rescuing, fostering and/or adopting animals. functionalfitnessllc.org