Christmas is the time for giving to friends and family, but don`t forget your faithful four-legged friends. With all the merriment that goes with the season it`s easy for your pets to feel left out but there are plenty of special presents you can buy them.
If you want to treat your pet on Christmas Day then there is nothing wrong with handmade gifts. It can be as simple as serving up a few pieces of the Christmas turkey but take care not to let them loose on the leftover carcass as the small bones can choke a cat or dog. You could also cook them something special seperately, such as sausages for your dog or fresh chicken for your cat. There are also many gourmet ranges of cat and dog food available that will give your pet a surprise meal. Brands such as Sheba for cats and Ceaser for dogs will delight your pets and are inexpensive as a one-off treat.
Pets also love to play so a new toy for Christmas will amuse both you and your canine or feline friend. You can buy these from pet stores on the high street and online from between £2 and £15. Places such as Pet Planet offer toys that also are healthy, such as the Good Boy Dental Twister (£3.49), a soft chew-toy that can be used in games of fetch and also keep your dog`s teeth and gums in good condition. A cat will enjoy chasing anything. You can buy a toy mouse from My Bow Wow for £2 but your cat will enjoy a homemade gift just as much. Try getting a small cloth bag, about 2 inches across and stuffing it with catnip then tying a long string around it. Pulling this around your house will drive your cat crazy and provide lots of entertainment for you both. Never give your pet a cuddly toy designed for humans as, particularly with dogs, they will tear it apart and the stuffing can harm animals in ingested.
Finally, there are many options for pet stockings, full of treats for your four legged friend on Christmas Eve. Tesco sell a stocking for a cat and a dog each Christmas for £2.99. Each stocking contains different types of treat your pet will love as well as a toy for them to play with.
For edible treats that will give your pets a very merry Christmas, leading brand dry dog food has lots for you to have fun choosing.
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