You’d never forget to get your fur baby a Christmas gift, but not just any Christmas gift for cats will do. Cats are individuals with distinct personalities and preferences. Some like climbing to the highest heights (let’s just hope that doesn’t include your Christmas tree), while others prefer to cuddle up in the darkest corner of your closet.
To help you pick the purr-fect Christmas gift for your cat this holiday season, we’ve rounded up a range of gift ideas. From cat shelves and cat scratching posts to cat beds and even a cat harness, you’re sure to find one that fits your unique feline friend.
In This Guide
Best for Cats Who Like to Survey Their Kingdom From Above
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LOVE These!
I had made custom shelves for my last apartment and I was too lazy to do so again when I moved. I'm SO glad that I didn't because these exceeded my expectations! The brackets are 16" apart and fit perfectly between average studs so for all those people who said "they bounce when the cat jumps on them" - just install them in studs! No bounce whatsoever (I have one 8 lb cat and one 16 lb cat). The foliage looks better than I thought it would and I did end up stapling the edges down underneath so they didn't pop out when my cats got the zoomies. Honestly these were a breeze to install as a 5'5" woman with only enough experience with power tools...
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Great product
These work great! My kitties love them! I didn't have the wall space to put them together, but they all love them where they are. Great product!!
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So fun for the kitties!
These shelves are high quality and install super easy! The kitties already love them! Plus they make for great decor too!
Best for Cats Who Live to Scratch and Scratch to Live
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Scratch Post
I love this item and so does my cat Precious, I no longer have to worry about her scratching the furniture or door frames anymore. Thank youPrecious' momma Sharon C.
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New fan favorite
Both of my cats went nuts for this. It was an adorable, festive addition to the apartment for the holiday season. No regrets for this purchase.
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Nice Scratching Post
Got 4 of these Holiday scratching posts for our cats (we have a few). Chewy really had a great deal on these around Thanksgiving. They are very easy to assemble in under 5 minutes. The cat's really like to play with the hanging ball and love to give the star on top a good wack! If you have taller/bigger cat's they do have to arch their back a little more for scratching. For extra stability I usually wedge part of the platform under a piece of furniture. The cat's you see in my pictures are on the smaller size, like 8 pounds or less.
Best for Cats Who Like to Climb
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Great Cat Tree
This is the 2nd time we have purchased this exact cat tree. The first one lasted us 3 years. It was still structurally sound, it's the rope that they used for their claws that started to shred down to the pole underneath. Such a reasonable price too. Other smaller cat trees cost more. This has plenty of room for my 2 kittehs and my grand kitteh when he comes to visit.
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Sturdy and Easy to Assemble
I have two cats, both not even a year old and they love this cat tree. Both of them love to sleep on the perches and with there being three they never have to fight over a spot. Even though it is 72inches it was extremely easy to assemble. I am a 5 foot 4 inch woman and I had no issues.
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Bob loves it.
Very nice and sturdy. Pay close attention to the color. I thought I ordered brown and got off white. My big boy 25 lbs loves it.
Best for Cats Who Crave the ’Nip
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My Cat Love This Stuff
My 4 cats have always liked catnip but trying to find one they really liked has been a challenge. Took a chance on this because I've heard about silvervine and it looked promising being a mix. My cats went nuts for it. Every day now they have to have their fix and know right where I keep it. I put it in a glass jar to keep it fresher and it helps. Can't wait till they get more in stock and then I'm stocking up.
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My cat Loves This!
She begs for it around mid morning every day. I pinch some in her spot. She sniffs it and shakes her head a bit, then she rolls in it back and forth. This is way better than any cat nip I have ever gotten
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10/10 loved by all
Catnip is the gateway drug. Silver vine is the hard drug and all three of my cats are addicts. The second I sprinkle this anywhere they’re all rolling. 10/10. Even my 15 year old lady loves it.
Best for Cats Who Like to Chase
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Laser & Led Light
Bought this for my cat for Christmas. She loves it, so funny to watch her chase after the light. She definitely gets her exercise with it.
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My cat loves it!
When I first got Susie she was very skittish and shy. (She was a rescue). She hid under a bed all day. She is still shy but getting more confident. I ordered this light and all she has to do is hear me pick it up, even when she is in another room, and she comes running! She will chase the light around until I get tired. It is great to see her become the playful cat she was intended to be. She has other toys but this is her favorite.
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laser toy works fine
they are more expensive now though. In 80s or 90s I got one for a dollar at the Berkeley Flea Market. The difference is those were just lasers, this one comes with small flashlight. Got here in a couple days. All good!
Best for Cats Who Prefer Potty Privacy
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Perfect and so nice to look at
This is a must for any cat owner that has limited space. This keeps a large litter box perfectly for our four cats. We keep their food and water bowls on top. Cannot say enough about this
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It's perfect !
Big enough for my 15lb cat to go in and out and have enough space to turn around inside to bury the stuff and shake off the litter toes.
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AWESOME Enclosure
This item is wonderful. It was not hard to assemble, very sturdy, doors lined up perfectly. my cat used it right away After a little treat coaxing. Definitely recommend.
Best for Cats Who Wish They Could Catch a Bird
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She can't get enough
Big mistake... I work from home so I opened it immediately. My kitten loves the bell and won't let me work. Glad I bought replacements and a Second wand the older cats haven't a chance. May have to add fishing line or jewelry wire because the string, thought thick, may catch her nails and damage them. I like being able to change out the lure pieces will give them variety.
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Cat LOVED it
My cat loved this so much! He absolutely adores this toy. There are only a few times I've seen him so ready to jump and pounce straight into the air! He likes to chew on the feathers and jingle the bell. It's really sturdy so I'm not worried about him ripping it to shreds. I like that it comes with two feather ends so I don't have to be worried about replacements.
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Super fun for boy cats
This toy went together easily like a fishing poll. Feathers clipped on the end. The 2 boy cats and the puppy really like playing with this feathery toy on an elastic band. The girls are not so interested. It has not been destroyed after a week of play so far.
Best for Cats Who Won’t Tolerate a Dirty Litter Box
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LitterRobot SuperFan
I switched over to the LitterRobot 5 years ago and haven't looked back since. I use Tidy Cat Free & Clean cat litter and 8 gallon medium-size garbage bag for the waste drawer...though during the pandemic the garbage bags were in short supply and I ended up buying the purpose made ones directly from Whisker. Since you don't have to dump all the litter out like when you change a regular cat box, the litter savings alone is worth the price. Read a couple reviews of folks complaining about it getting stuck during the cycle, but as long as you take the unit apart and thoroughly wash it every 6-9 months then you won't encounter this issue. My...
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Litter Robot
So far it is wonderful. However I have three cats. Two are about 15 pds. and one that is around 5 pds. Everything works great for the two heavy cats but the little one is not heavy enough to make the recycle of the robot complete. I found that I turn it off and just manually start the recycle twice a day. The little one can get the process off kilter and the robot gets only partially cycled with the litter half way in the bonnet. I recommend this for someone who is elderly (like me) and does not want to scoop littler three times a day. Just make sure your cats are heavy enough for this to work properly on automatic.
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it works and the cat likes it
So happy with this purchase. I hemmed, I hawed but finally got it. My cat took to it right away. He’s a bit skittish but no problem here. The cleaning cycle scared him once but after I assured him he was fine. The litter robot scoops. It holds back smells. My one issue has been the app is meant to say how full the bin is but it doesn’t always reset when I place a clean bag. I have found it works better when i let it get all the way to full then change the bag. Considering that it makes my life easier, makes my home smell better and the cat likes it this is not enough of a reason to remove a star for me. If you’re considering it and...
Best for Adventurous Cats
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Works for my 3 lbs Chorkie
We were having a hard time finding a collar for our toy size Chihuahua/Yorkshire Terrier mix so our vet recommended looking at Cat items. After checking the measurements of my “Big Boy” this one looked like it would work and the bungee leash was an added bonus so we gave it a try. It turns out that it’s perfect for his size and he loves it. We opted for the small which I adjusted down to fit around the chest. It’s very simple to put on and doesn’t hinder any of his movement. While it works great for toy size dog, you may have a problem convincing your dog to wear a Cat item. I would say they need to change the name so it...
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Excellent cat harness!
We tried a jacket style first, she was a good sport, but looked frozen and not confident... Then we got this style and she loves it, super easy to put on, very safe, she moves very normally and yet stays safely in it. We are having so much fun bringing her outside to share time with us and she hangs out in her cat cave or other cozy spots and watches everything going on.
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Semi-Indoor cat loves it!!
My longhair-domestic Melon gets so excited whenever I take out this harness!! It's super easy to put on too. My cat is only 6lbs but I got a medium size since she's very fluffy -- having the adjustable sizing was a big help with this as if it's too loose she can be sneaky and slip out of it.
Best for Cats Who Want Their Own Cat Cave
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cutest kitty cave!
Our nervous kitty jumped in *immediately* like within 10 seconds of when we unpacked it. Now we need a second one for his sister! Hoping it provides some comfort and chill time for our lil anxious guy.
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Very Satisfied
It's thick and comfy and beautiful quality. My Obi is still a little afraid of it but he'll get there!
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Cuddly and cozy kitty lounging spot
My cats love this felted snuggle spot - it looks like a hand-made work of art. After arriving creased & folded flat, it can be re-shaped to a nicer form by stuffing with pillows or blankets for a day or so. Attractive in your home too -- it looks very nice in any room. The large is a good size for an adult cat but can accommodate a couple little kittens at the same time.
Best for Cats Who Like to Play Hide-and-Seek
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Jack approved
My cat loves this tunnel! He plays in it everyday. He will even drag it room to room with him. This was a great purchase. if anything ever happens to it, I will have to replace it.
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Cat toy treat
Both cats love this item. The cats do not get along yet, but we are working on that. Hopefully when they start getting along we will be able to get pictures of them playing together in this toy.
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THEY. LOVE. IT!!
Two cats & they both have so much fun weather playing with us, each other, or lying in wait to pounce on on any unsuspecting passerby. Great fun. I did ACCIDENTALLY make this purchase on auto ship, and I'm glad I made the mistake, at least for now. I definitely want to get them more!
Best for Cats Who Walk the Catwalk
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Adorable!,
Fits perfectly and very well made. My girl loves it. Heavy duty Velcro closing so no worries about it coming apart.
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Beautiful!
I was surprised and loved how the dress closes in the front. Plus, the "velvet" and poofy sleeves is adorable. Chewy has a great clothing line.
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Shayla On New Years Eve
As a pet parent, what I love about Chewy is their wide selection of clothes for pets that is very affordable. I really enjoy shopping for my Shayla. With the wide selection of dresses Chewy has, my Shayla looks like a little princess, and the price is always right.
Best for Cats Who Like to Drink From the Sink
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Flower Plastic Cat Fountain
love this fountain and both of my fabulous felines do to -- so happy i got it for them and have recommended to my 3 nieces who all have cats too!!
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Staying hydrated!
It took a while for my cat to warm up to the water fountain, but after a while she had gotten used to it. She dips one of her paws in it and licks to "taste," then begins to drink up. Its aesthetically pleasing, and seeing as I do love houseplants, it looks great in the living room.
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Great Fountain
This is a winner for us. Kitty Kat was messing with our little humidifier (licking) so I thought we would try this. She really likes it. It's quite to me. Haven't changed the filter yet, will do that today. Sounds like it shouldn't be a problem from most of the reviews I have read. And the foundation got here super fast as usual. Thank you Chewy 😊
Best for Messy Eater Cats
Best for Cats Who Love Treats
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Wicked good turkey dinner!
Oh my! There is no bad Temptations flavor, and this one is easily the fans' favorite! This clowder's New Year's Resolution is to convince the good people at Temptations Treats to produce this flavor year round!
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Kitty Christmas
My cats love the Temptations Classic Holiday Dinner Turkey and Sweet Potato Flavor cat treats!!! I love spoiling them for the holidays and this was the perfect way to do that. They are happy kitties!!!
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Thanksgiving & Christmas Treats
My kitties Love these treats.Perfect flavors for a Thanksgiving & Christmas Treat.Every time they come out,we get them.Makes a Great Present for your kitty or someone you know with one.
Best for Anxious Cats
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solved issue
when i got my third cat, there was some bonding issues between him and my other two cats. the day i started using this product, all the cats started playing and sleeping together.
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Works Great
I've been using this brand for years with my two cats. They have calmed down around each other for the most part. Along with putting a calming aid in their wet food, these help around the house. It is recommended to change the diffuser every 6 months. They're expensive but worth the money.
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Really helps!
We tried this for our 4 cats( two 5 month old kittens and two 3 year olds) and it really helps. My 3 yr old cats are both anxious, former feral kittens, and the difference in their behavior has been noticeable and positive. They seem much happier, there is less arguing and much more playing. They all ran over and sniffed it once I plugged it in, so they very clearly smelled it. Also tried these on my daughters cats at her house and she also had positive results with her fighting cat issues.
Best for Mixed Breed Cats
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DNA panel for kitties
I bought this as a gift for my daughter who has three "rescue" cats. We've used the Wisdom Panel for dogs for our own two rescue "poodle/terrier mixes" It was fascinating to see the breeds of which they were a part. My daughter can't wait for the results for her three girls.
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Fun to find out
It was a cool test to see where our shelter cat came from and to get information about health/traits. We didn't learn anything surprising, but it was entertaining nonetheless. Collecting the sample was a bit of a process, but I made my cat into a purrito, took the swabs, then gave her a treat.
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Comprehensive with detailed explanations
This started as just plain curiosity and developed into so much more. I work in the pet industry, and have been witnessing the increasing longevity of pets lifespans. Having reviewed test results from other vendors, I was completely blown away by the extensive, in depth results we received for our cat. Every piece of information telescopes into detailed origins and explanations. You can absorb just the percentage of your pets breed DNA representation, or you can follow an entire prospective lineage tree of where those breeds derived. There are also very detailed descriptions of any genetic predispositions. I was thrilled with the level of...
Best for Cats Who Are on Santa's Naughty List
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Happy Holidays
The doggies were all happy & kept them on all day. They are thin, however that is perfect for our three chihuahuas. They were all individually wrapped. Very happy with the purchase
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So Cute and Appropriate
Got this for my new Shiba-Dach puppy. This fits her personality. The scarf is very cute and well made. The size I ordered was too big for Molly now and I had to roll the top which hud some of the printing.
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Adorable and good size
This handkerchief is adorable and fits our corgi sized dog well. It has enough length so that it’s easy to tie.
When you’re shopping for Christmas gifts for cats, you can’t go wrong if you, well, think like your cat. And don’t forget to keep the Chewy delivery box for even more fun—it’s technically a gift in itself.
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