This Pet Gift Guide Comes Dog (& Dog-Mom) Approved
The quickest way to melting any discerning person's heart — whether they be stoic bosses, uptight inlaws, picky family members, or high-maintenance SOs — is through their pet. (I say this with confidence as the very particular dog mom of a 15-pound rescue pup who now owns more knitwear than I do.) When the holidays roll in and difficult giftees start to stump you, your safest bet is to buy something special for their four-legged someone instead.
To lend a paw, I put together a shopping guide to the most stylish, surprising, and aww-inducing pet gifts that I would be thrilled to receive — plus, a handful that I already own (IRL model shots of my fur-child, Arlo, included). There's everything from pet-sized Carhart jackets to hot-sauce chew toys, dog DNA-testing kits that give 23andMe a run for its money, and cat-scratch lounges fit for a roped-off corner of Art Basel. Whether you want to spend a lot or a little, for feline or canine, the presents ahead are crafted to impress the hands that feed them. Because remember: a gift for a pet is, at the end of the (holi)day, a gift for its human.
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Carhartt Dog Chore Coat
Now you and your pup can both live your best #cabincore life. This coat has a durable exterior that protects Arlo's coat from any harsh weather (rain, prickers on hikes, etc.) while also boasting a comfy quilted interior that keeps her warm on chillier days.
Carhartt Chore Dog Coat, $34.32, available at Amazon.
American Eagle Fringe Hot Sauce Toy
Finally, their pups can safely share their love affair with hot sauce.
AE Fringe Hot Sauce Dog Toy, $12.95, available at American Eagle Outfitters.
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Variety Pack
Give fussy felines what they really want, a variety pack of tasty pates in flavors like salmon, chicken, and tuna. The silky texture is a hit with the kitties and human meowmies like the quality ingredients.
Blue Buffalo Entrées Variety Pack, 3-oz can, case of 12, $10.48, available at Chewy.
Nest Bolstered Dog Bed
Any pet parent would be thrilled to receive this eco-friendly and insanely comfortable bolstered bed (Arlo owns this and I, too, have contemplated curling up inside it). The plus product is crafted from a durable canvas-cotton fabric that's then filled with breathable and non-absorbent 100%-green-waste recycled plastic.
Nest Bedding Bolstered Dog Bed, $69.00, available at Nest Bedding.
