Natural and sustainable gifts for pets:
Hemp and Cotton Dog Toys
Hemp is naturally sustainable. It’s also super-sturdy and strong, so go ahead and toss one of Simply Fido’s funky flat characters to your furry friend. Don’t let their size fool you: these little guys are tough! Each comes with a squeaker. Our favorites are Ollie the Owl and the Holiday Moose! Visit www.simplyfido.com to find a retailer near you.
Kitty’s Garden
Like people, cats need vegetables in their diet to aid in digestion and to provide balanced nutrition. Kitty’s Garden supplies your cat with the tasty green grass (100 percent organic oats, wheat, rye, and barley) that it craves. It also provides your cats with a safe alternative to nibbling on your houseplants, which can be potentially toxic to them if swallowed. All you do to serve your cat is place Kitty’s Garden near their food dish or in some other place they’ll find it. $9.99, www.pioneerpet.com
The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook
Give your canine companion the gift of home-baked treats all year long! Written by the Bubba Rose Biscuit Company, this book contains more than 100 tail waggingly tasty and 100 percent organic all-natural recipes. The wholesome doggie dishes (all tried, true, and taste tested) include a “Luck of the Irish Wolfhound” dog treat with ingredients such as oat flour and spinach leaves, and a beef-based “Grillin’ and Chillin” hot dog. $14.95, www.cidermillpress.com
Tick Tock Teaser Cat Toy
Made with recycled materials, and designed by a cat behaviorist, the Tick Tock Teaser is an interactive toy that your cats will love. It is very important for indoor-only cats to get mental and physical stimulation, and The Tick Tock Teaser is made to challenge your cat to capture the mouse by batting it back and forth. This will keep your kitty occupied for hours on end. $14.99, www.pioneerpet.com
Pampered Pooch
You haven’t truly spoiled your dog until you’ve decked them out in one of these Organic Waffle Doggy Bath Robes made from organic cotton. These aren’t just for the tea-cup pooches; available in xsmall, small, medium, and large. $31.99-$36.99, www.poshandco.com
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