Nothing else can make a pet lover’s heart swoon than something that is meant for the boss of his or her life–that adorable four-legged, food and poop-machine.
Can’t think of what else to give your devoted pet parent friend this season? Or are you at wit’s end as you’ve yet to fill up your furry baby’s Christmas stocking? Here are a few ideas which would surely make pets woof–or meow–in delight, and earn you the title of Best Hooman.
Play responsibly
Not only are toys an endless source of entertainment for pets, these also stimulate their senses and encourage them to be active.
Alpas Pet Accessories (@alpas.pets on Instagram) has abaca ball and rope toys (P190-P320) which are good chew toys and great for cleaning your dog’s teeth. These are locally sourced, pesticide-free and handwoven.
Barkist and Co. (@barkistandco) offers handmade snuffle mats and toys (P299-P499) which are good for nosework training. Watch your dog have a blast as she searches for treats hidden in the slots and pockets.
Beco Pets Philippines (shopee.ph/becopetsph) has balls, ropes and stuffed plushies (P450-P700) which are also all eco-friendly and sustainably made.
Well-groomed
Skin care is life. Yes, even for pets. Give those cracked and dry paws and elbows some soothing relief with the Paw Balm (P299) from Safe House Pet Care (@safehousepetcare). It’s non-toxic, contains no harmful chemicals and smells really nice, too.
Fetch! Natural Pet Care also has a line of all-natural products. Their Neem Shampoo Bars (a bundle of three bars is P399) would also make a paw-fect gift to keep your pets and the environment clean and safe.
For those always out and about
Ever catch your dog rolling her eyes when some stranger calls her by a generic, unimaginative name? Make sure everyone gets your dog’s or cat’s name right with pet tags from Tag Your Pets PH (@tagyourpets.ph). Their bone- and cat-shaped tags (P170 each) come in a rainbow of colors. Have your pet’s name printed on one side and your contact details on the other. You can also get engraved circle tags (P250), choose the design of the tag from their samples and have your pet’s name and contact info engraved on the back.
For the inseparable hooman and doggo, Buddy PH (@officialbuddyph) has small and large totes (P790 and P820) you can take for pasyal or errands. The shop also has small pouches (P320) which you can conveniently hook to your bag, for fast access to treats and poop bags.
For the paw-shionista
Whether he or she will be out running errands with you or just woofing from home, get your pets looking dapper with pet bandanas from Ruff Treats PH (@rufftreatsph).
Up your paw-shion game and go matchy-matchy with your four-legged partner with twinning pieces from The Gemini Shop (@thegeminishop). Pet bandanas with matching scrunchies or headbands go for P260 to P300 while clay pet tags with matching earrings are available at P450 per set.
For the homebody buddies
Give your dog or cat with the best, most calming sleep they’ll ever have with pet beds (P1,800-P3,300) from Calming Bed Co (@thecalmingbedco). The fuzzy, faux fur pet beds come in four colors–elephant gray, butter latte, pale blush and charcoal gray–and four sizes–medium, large, XL and XXL. These are so plush and comfy, we won’t be surprised if you’d get one for yourself.
Your small, senior doggo can’t easily jump up couches and beds like when he was in his prime. Make things safe for him with couch and bed ramps from Ruff Ramps (@rufframps.ph). The ramps come in five colors–ash, white, natural, walnut, black–so you won’t have to worry about them not matching your carefully curated home interiors.
Got someone who’s a pet parent and at the same time a plantito or plantita? Check out Ennoble (@ennoble.ph)’s Chibi planters (P549-P849). The tabletop abaca plant baskets come in a wide range of adorable critters, from Frenchies and cats to pigs and pugs.
For the health-conscious
Give the gift of good gut by surprising your fur baby with human-grade, homemade pet meals or treats. Woof Eats Home-cooked Dog Food (@woof.eats) offer preservative-free, home-cooked packs of dog food that come in three flavors, Pork and Veggies (P180), Beef and Veggies (P260) and Chicken and Veggies (P240).
Ruff Treats (@rufftreatsph) has delightful Howliday Cookies (P320 for 5 pcs) as well as baked alphabet-shaped biscuits (P170), Pretzel Bites (P180), Foie Strips (P160-P299), Chicken Fingers (P210-P399), Fillet “Minions” (P250-P499) and Char Siu Chips (P210-P399).