Pet owners try to ensure their companion animals never want for anything. People will go to great lengths to pamper their pets with the best care, food and accessories.
According to the American Pet Products Association, consumers in the United States spent $147 billion on pets in 2023. And it’s not just the essentials that have people opening up their wallets for pets.
A 2022 YouGov survey found that 57 percent of owners buy holiday gifts for their pets and 40 percent host birthday celebrations.
With the holiday season here, there is a good chance that pets are on gift lists.
A study of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Talker Research for Newsweek found that Gen Z spends an average of $148.50 on their pets each month, the highest of all surveyed.
Gift options include:
•Treat dispenser: It isn’t possible to be home with their pets all of the time.
A dispenser that can be programmed to offer treats at certain intervals, or connected to an app that enables a person to release one at the push of a button, can be a nice gift to surprise stay-at-home pets.
•Puzzle toy: Pets need to keep their brains working; otherwise, they may get bored and into trouble. A puzzle toy that has treats or kibble hidden behind panels helps pets remain mentally sharp.
•Pet booties: When the weather gets chilly, walking dogs outdoors on the ice and snow can be painful on their paws. A pair of booties can protect the delicate pads of pets’ feet from ice melt products, snow and sharp objects.
•New bed: Upgrade a pet’s bed to something even more lush and comfortable. A fleece blanket and a dedicated pet pillow can help pets feel even more pampered.
•Safety belt: Guarantee that trips in the car to the dog park or other excursions are safer by gifting a safety pet harness that works like a seatbelt in a vehicle.
•Grooming package: Everyone wins when a pet is washed, dried and primped to perfection.
Professional groomers have the skills to tame excess fur and trim nails so pets smell wonderful and remain comfortable.
•New toys: Whether a pet is a parakeet or poodle, gifts of new toys can be engaging for animals who have grown bored with their old ones.
Be sure to wrap up clever gifts for pets so that every member of the family has something to enjoy come the holidays.
