Don’t be surprised if Fido scores better than his owner this holiday season. Nearly 60 percent of dog owners and almost half of cat owners will buy gifts for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. From high-tech interactive toys to sitting services for frazzled pet parents, there is a wag-worthy gift out there for every animal, along with the folks who love them.
— Sheba R. Wheeler
Poochie-Bells: This designer doggie doorbell solves the age old problem of knowing when the family pooch needs to go out. Now you can be assured that messes and occasional accidents caused by Fido will be eliminated in the home! With Poochie-Bells hung on the inside door knob of your home’s door, you can easily train the family dog to signal when he needs to go out. Ring…Ring Let Your Dog Out! ; $15.95-$29.95
Hidden Litter Decorative Planters: Some things are better left unnoticed and a litter box is no exception. Some cat-owners hide their litter boxes in a shameful, dark corner of the home, while others with smaller apartments have nowhere to hide it and leave it in plain view. No need to hide it any longer with the Hidden Litter box, an invisible litter box disguised as a beautiful, designer planter fitting for any home style. ;, $89.95 – $249.95
Sanitizing Sweeper: The Sanitizing Sweeper cleans up dust and dirt and sanitizes without exposing your family and pets to the use of dangerous cleaning chemicals that pose the most risk to our health. Powerful UV-C light eliminates bacteria, viruses, dust mites and mold spores, while the brushes and vacuum system pick up loose dirt and dust. Perfect for hard floors and low-pile carpeted floors where pet hair collects — and, it’s cordless, lightweight and fully rechargeable! , Retail price: $99.95
OdorZout: Eliminate household smells effectively and naturally. 100% safe and non-toxic to people and pets, OdorZout can be sprinkled on carpet, litter boxes, furniture or literally anywhere in your house to eliminate unwanted smells. Made from completely natural Zeolite minerals, OdorZout is all natural with no chemicals, perfumes or additives. Find out more at ; $9.99 and up
— American Pet Product Manufacturers Association
