Chances are that the little fuzzball, couch gremlin or chirpy monster plays a major role in the emotional life of of your friend or relative. Pet parents often aren't happy themselves unless the animal they're responsible for is happy, too. This sometimes involves quite a lot, but just maybe one of the gimmicks and gadgets below can help them out.
Your canine companion is happiest when he’s with you, and you’re probably much less likely to suffer from road rage when you can pet him at will. This elevated pet bed for cars will make both of you feel more comfortable.
A gift no cat person will refuse, this hardcover book is filled with poems dictated by felines and transcribed by their human slaves. As you can imagine, a lot of these are about them being evil little jerks whose love for us is…conditional.
With a soft, stylish construction and tested safety features for when transporting your pet by car, this pet bed does double duty as a carrier. The fact that it opens at the top and has a plush interior makes it much more comfortable for cats to use.
These posters are clearly ludicrous: dogs can’t play poker. Their paws make it very difficult to shuffle, and their tails wag uncontrollably every time they try to bluff. As decorations for a home bar or living room, however, they’re sure to elicit a couple of smiles.
Cats have never quite forgotten being worshiped in Ancient Egypt, but their modern human slaves can’t always amuse them like we used to. Luckily, you can get some technological help: a cute, small robot you can set to dance around during the time you’re not home.
Just think of all the things your dog does for you, from fending off possibly rabid squirrels to providing cuddles on lonely winter nights. The least you can do is give them with some entertainment, and doggy TV need be no more than a view of the outside world.
What could be more fun than spending the day outdoors with your best friend? If you love to cycle and don’t want to leave your furbaby behind next time, this bicycle-mounted dog trailer will be a gift both of you will enjoy.
Grooming is absolutely terrifying for many pets – they don’t care how pretty they’ll look and how much more comfortable they’ll feel when that buzzing hair-hornet comes out of the closet. Take away that sound, though, and they’re a lot more relaxed about the whole thing.
Necessary as it may be, brushing your long-haired cat or dog often turns into a wrestling match. What if you could simply pet them normally instead? This brush takes a lot of the frustration out of shedding while also giving your pet the physical affection they need.
This little robot engages as many of your pet’s senses as possible: sight, hearing, tactile sensations and even smell and taste. To accomplish the latter, it actually dispenses treats in pellet form by itself.
If your cat is acting out, she may just be bored. Especially if she’s managed to solve the mystery of the red dot, a new toy that doesn’t require much participation from her human may be just what you both need.
This is something for animal lovers with a garden. Essentially, this bat shelter is just a wooden box that’s open at the bottom and with something inside for bats to cling on to. It’s something that bats will actually enjoy living in.
This birdhouse set blends in beautifully with tree trunks or branches, they somewhat resemble finch nests and won’t disturb the look of your garden. The perfect gift for bird lovers with a sense for garden decor.
This insect house simulates spots where bees and other insects normally like to hibernate, lay their eggs, and nest. As a bonus, you may also see more butterflies, ladybirds, and other beneficial species. A great idea.
The so-called gourmet grazer holds the seaweed in place behind a grille, through which even larger fish can feed. A clever idea and a nice gift for anyone with an aquarium full of fish.
With playing fetch it’s only a real chase if the ball goes far and fast. With this cannon you can be sure that your dog needs to do some running before catching the balls.
A thoughtful gift for dog lovers. This anxiety jacket is a kind of harness that simulates the feeling of being hugged, which has been proven to reduce dogs’ anxiety levels.
This is a gift for both animal lovers and home decorators. The aquarium boasts a unique design resembling an apartment building, and you can stack several on top of each other for added effect.
When you see a rare bug, the last thing you want to do is harm it by picking it up (which children are likely to do). This clever bug catching tool solves this problem, while actually learning something as well.
The average trained canine can recognize 160 words, but their actual abilities may be far more extensive. With this book, the dog of your friend or relative can learn more, just like Chaser.
The first thing you’ll notice about this pet drinking fountain is that it has an upper as well as a lower bowl. This makes it perfect for families with both cats and dogs.
With its rigid plastic “fingers”, this grooming brush helps cats to scratch their itches. At the same time it collects loose hair, which can be removed later.
There isn’t really a way for a pet to tell you about their day – until now. With this pet cam you’ll know all about their whereabouts, learn what a bouncing tennis ball looks like from a dog’s perspective, or what a cat sees as she stalks a bird.
With 12x (fixed) zoom and a large 55mm lens for better light gathering, the most useful feature of this monocular telescope is the clip-on phone holder. This allows you to take high-quality pictures at a distance.
Housecats no longer have to hunt for their food, but this doesn’t mean most of them don’t believe they’re secretly tigers on the inside. Keep their instincts finely honed with this ingenious toy.
Cat waste can be pretty disgusting, but with a self-cleaning litter box that’s not really a problem anymore. This is not the only product on the market that automates litter box chores, but it is far and away our favorite.
There’s nothing in this book that I wouldn’t want to order in a restaurant. Although designed around dogs’ nutritional needs, you can basically make the exact same dinner for a two- and four-legged family.