Purrfect Presents for Pooches - Festive Food Edition
Now don’t let the title fool you - there are presents here for all types of fur-babies, we just can’t resist an alliteration or pun. We all know Christmas is a time to show those around you just how much you love and appreciate them through thoughtful gifts; why should our non-human friends and family miss out? We say no more. Our resident pup - Grace, and three kitties - Molly, Pips and Rose (yes, it’s a mad house here) agree. Which is why we are gifting all our loved ones (regardless if they walk on two feet or four paws) with some festive foodie inspired presents. From Limited Edition Doggy Doughnuts to the cutest hand-fed cat holder you ever did see - there is something for every fluff ball this Christmas - even if all you get in return are after-butt-licks and meowing in your face at 3am. Christmas is about giving after all.
Hug Pet Food
Festive Three Bird Roast - HugMyDog
Avoid Fido getting FOMO with the festivities with their very own Christmas Dinner. HugMyDog, (a part of Hug Pet Food) is the UK’s first microwaveable ready meals for pets - yes, that’s now a thing - and their Three Bird Festive Dinner is on top of every pup’s Christmas list. Made using prime British turkey, pheasant and duck and served with organic cranberries and of course, Brussel sprouts. You can be sure your pooch is feasting on something nutritious but delicious as you tuck into your own dinner on Christmas Day. The Festive Three Bird Roast comes in a pack of three (£17.40, Hug Pet Food) and all you need to do is pop in the microwave, leave to cool and then serve.
Biscuiteers
Give The Dog A Bone - Biscuiteers
Adorned in three gorgeous illustrated tins hides a trio of tail-wagging treats all hand-made by Biscuiteers. The flavours include: Cheese (our resident pup Grace’s favourite flavour), Mint, and Carrot & Apple. This is a great gift for any dog lover (and their dog, of course) - the biscuits (£25, Biscuiteers) are made from renowned bakers, Biscuiteers, so you know your pooch can expect only the best and we love that the tubes can be re-used after the treats are long gone, making it gift for both pet and owner. Either refill with extra treats or proudly display around your home, we currently have one in the home office as a pen holder and one in the kitchen hiding poo bags inside.
Queens of the Bone Age
Queens of the Bone Age are a plant-based company that specialises in dog biscuits and doughnuts; we can’t get enough of the cute festive design they create. From personalised bones to Christmas Tree-ats, they have thought of everything to keep your pooch happy. Known for their doggy doughnuts, we had to highlight their 2022 collection which includes two iced woof doughnuts and a gingerbread doggy biscuit pack (£14.99, Queens of the Bone Age) - made using only natural ingredients, with zero palm oil or xylitol, all of QOTBA products are freshly hand-made and gift-wrapped - with 10% of sales going towards animal charities including the RSPCA. Now this is a doughnut gift even Homer Simpson wouldn’t mind gifting Santa’s Little Helper - it does good - and tastes good (according to our resident pup Grace, anyways).
RNLI
Carter Carrot Dog Toy
Not only does Carter give your pooch hours of play time, but it also helps to save lives at sea - now that’s a lot to ask from a carrot, but the RNLI has done just that, and more, with their wide range of gifts, perfect for the whole household - including your favourite fur-balls. This squeaky carrot, from Pet Face (£4.50, RNLI) comes complete with a cute little Santa hat and is the perfect gift to get any tails wagging this Christmas.
Moonpig.com
The Handmade Christmas Co Pampered Pooch Hamper
Get your dog (everything including) a bone, this Christmas and spoil them rotten, with this Pampered Pooch Hamper (£30, Moonpig.com). With five different gifts all beautifully wrapped in a bright red box, your pooch will feel like Royalty on Christmas Day. Each hamper comes complete with a selection of delicious treats - one pack of Sliced Venison Sausages by Innocent Hound and one Mini Bone Treats Tube from Pooch and Mutt. To burn off all the festive snacks, one Bone Rope Toy and one Knot Rope Toy are included to tug, tussle and play with before cuddling up with an adorable Plush Rabbit Toy which is perfect for snuggling up after a festive fuelled day with all of their new favourites.
Sniffe & Likkit
Home Barking Kit
Get ready, steady… BARK! Sniffe & Likkit have perfected the pawfect present for your pooch this Christmas with their Home Barking Kit (£15, Our Northern Hound). Designed to set tails wagging, the kit is a nutritionally balanced dry recipe mix (wheat-free; contains organic coconut flour, turmeric, chia seeds and chicken liver) that you can make and bake with your pooches and comes complete with a re-usable silicone baking mould to make your very own paw and bone treats. We absolutely love this kit. It’s a fantastic activity for both you and your spoon-licking pup, where you can have your cake and eat it too - just make sure to allow enough time to cool before sharing with your little kitchen helper. Each pouch creates 10-12 pup-cakes, is ready in under 15 minutes and requires one egg with a splash of oil and water to make.
Forthglade
Forthglade Christmas Range
Devon-based dog food makers, Forthglade, have unveiled their limited-edition Christmas range for 2022 and it’s a must buy for your pooch. Their ‘12 Meals of Christmas’ selection box (£19.49, 12 meals, Forthglade), is inspired by Christmas and bursting with nutritious meals such as: Turkey with Cranberry and Parsnip, Beef with Pumpkin and Broccoli and Lamb with Vegetables and Mint and their grain-free Turkey and Cranberry natural soft bites (£1.89, Forthglade) are the perfect treat for your four-legged friend over the festive period.
Brightkins
Small Cupcake Treat Dispenser Treat Puzzle for Pets
Let your pooch discover some delicious boredom-busting mental stimulation with the Small Cupcake Treat Dispenser from Brightkins™ (£6, Amazon). This simple toy will get tails a-waggin’ as they use their paws to free the treats from inside the wiggly, wobbly cupcake - which you can fill with your (and your dog’s) favourite treats, encouraging them to use their brains, nose, and paws. Made from durable materials, this treat dispenser puzzle for pets is easy to clean using warm soapy water. But please note: This is an interactive training tool, it is not a chew toy and human supervision is advised.
PetSafe | Drinkwell®
Butterfly Pet Fountain
Give your dog or cat the present of health and hydration this Christmas with this beautiful butterfly pet water fountain (£28.99, PetSafe). With a capacity of 1.5 liters and a constant stream of water, with a carbon filter and foam filter to remove pet hair, debris, and bad tastes. it’s a great way to keep your furry ones hydrated. The butterfly topper adds a fun decorative element and creates four free-falling water streams from which your pet can drink. It can also be easily removed to create a quiet, bubbling water flow.