Gifts Ideas for Cats

House cats are generally well-loved pets. They are often treated like family members, given special foods and have multiple playthings. It is not unusual to give presents to cats. Cat owners will appreciate any thoughtful gift for or gesture toward to their pets. Cats themselves are sometimes fickle and it can be hard to understand what they like. However, there are some cat gifts that are likely to be well-received.

  1. Cat Toys

    • Many cats appreciate cat toys. This is especially true of young cats and kittens. Cat toys come in several forms. They may be shaped like mice or balls, feature feathers, contain catnip or make noise. Choose a cat toy you think the cat you will be giving it to will enjoy. Do not be disappointed if the cat does not seem to like the present. Some cats are fickle about their playthings. It can be hard to judge how well a gift toy will be received. Your present will be appreciated by the owners regardless of their cat's attitude towards it.

    Scratching Posts

    • Most cats sometimes feel compelled to use their nails to scratch solid objects. Giving a cat a scratching post allows it to scratch at its leisure without fear of getting into trouble for clawing the furniture. Scratching posts come in many styles; they may be made of rope, carpet or cardboard. Some have catnip embedded in the material, while others have toys attached to them. Active cats will likely incorporate their scratching posts into their regular play as well.

    Indoor Cat Grass

    • Give the cat a cat grass growing kit or cat grass that is already lush and thriving. Many cats, especially ones that stay inside at all times, do not have the opportunity to eat green plants that benefit their body systems. Cat grass, which is usually composed of oat grass and wheat grass, adds vitamins and folic acids to felines' diets. The grass is a roughage that helps digestion and the elimination of hairballs. This grass is safe for cats, unlike some houseplants. Giving a cat a container of cat grass will benefit its diet, health and indoor living conditions.

    Supplies

    • Find out the types of cat food or kitty litter the cat's owners use. Purchase the food or litter and present it to the cat. Although this gift will technically be for the cat, it will be appreciated by the owners as well. Giving cat care necessities as a present will save the owners some money while giving the cat something it uses and requires.