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Pet owners are easy to buy for, as long as you buy for the pet. Anything that makes the animal happier, calmer or more comfortable is a gift to the person, too.
What to avoid
Skip treats and food unless you know exactly what the pet eats; sensitive stomachs and allergies are common. Skip anything with small parts that can be swallowed, and any toy for a cat that’s mostly feathers on a string if there’s a dog in the house.
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Brick
Turns a two-minute meal into fifteen minutes of work. Gold on a rainy day.
Check price on Amazon: Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Brick (opens in a new tab)AMOSIJOY Cordless Cat Window Perch
A hammock on a sunny window. Cats claim it within the hour.
Check price on Amazon: AMOSIJOY Cordless Cat Window Perch (opens in a new tab)Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Check in, talk to the dog, toss a treat. They'll use it more than they expect.
Check price on Amazon: Furbo 360° Dog Camera (opens in a new tab)Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed, Large
Memory foam eases stiff joints, and the cover goes in the wash.
Check price on Amazon: Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed, Large (opens in a new tab)ChomChom Roller
Reusable, no sticky refills. Every pet owner needs one and few buy it.
Check price on Amazon: ChomChom Roller (opens in a new tab)For a new pet owner
The orthopedic bed and the hair remover are the two things most new owners realize they need around month three. The puzzle feeder is the one they didn’t know existed.