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Eighteen ideas for the cat: catnip kickers, a wand toy and a snack ball, festive treats, then a warm bed, window perch or cat tree for the bigger present. Sorted under £10, under £20, under £50 and a treat. Lilies and tinsel are in the safety box.
A crinkly catnip pickle with a netted back, the size a cat can hug and bunny-kick. Cats Protection advises checking toys for wear and replacing them when needed.
Buyers like: Cats take to it at once, including ones that ignore other toys(5 of 13 reviews)
Petface Freddie Fox catnip toy
A small plush fox filled with catnip, an easy stocking filler for a cat that likes to carry toys about.
Buyers like: Cats carry it about and treat it like their own baby(3 of 13 reviews)
A large catnip-infused kicker, 41 cm long with a crinkle tail, made in partnership with Battersea according to the listing. Long enough for a grown cat to hold and kick.
Buyers like: Long enough for a cat to hug it and kick with its back legs(3 of 8 reviews)
Pawaboo feather wand with bell
A wand with two feathers and a bell. Cats Protection suggests fishing rod toys with feathers to mimic prey, letting the cat catch it now and then, and not leaving the cat alone with it.
Buyers like: The springy wire makes the feathers dart about like a real bird(4 of 13 reviews)
Trixie cat activity snack ball, 7 cm
A 7 cm snack ball the cat bats about to get biscuits out. PDSA suggests setting aside a small part of the regular food for a puzzle feeder, so it adds play without adding food.
Buyers like: Keeps cats busy batting it round the floor for long sessions(5 of 13 reviews)
A plastic tower, 25 cm across, with three tiers and a ball in each for batting. Something to play with when nobody is free for a wand game.
Buyers like: Cats bat the balls round the tracks every day, often lying beside it(6 of 13 reviews)
A small ready-filled Christmas cat stocking from Good Boy's Meowee range, for the relative who wants the cat to have something to open. Count it in the day's treats.
Buyers like: Cats wolf down the treats inside, which owners rate as good quality(4 of 8 reviews)
Dreamies Christmas stocking, 130 g
A 130 g Christmas stocking of Dreamies treats. PDSA says treats should stay within 10 to 15% of a cat's daily calories, so share it out across the holidays.
Buyers like: Cats go mad for these, so it lands well as a present(9 of 10 reviews)
Encore festive treats (3 x 30 g)
Three 30 g packs of festive treats that the listing describes as 100% natural and grain free. Small packs make it easier to keep treats to a small share of the day's food.
Buyers like: Cats tuck into these eagerly, so they go down well as a festive treat(8 of 8 reviews)
A collapsible S-shaped tunnel to run through and hide in, which folds away when you need the floor back. Cats Protection notes that cardboard boxes do a similar job for less.
Buyers like: Cats dash through it, chase each other and use it to hide(5 of 13 reviews)
A fleece hammock, 44 by 29 by 23 cm, that hangs on a radiator, with a washable cover. The frame is light, so it suits a small or medium cat rather than a heavy one.
Buyers like: Cats claim it quickly and settle in for long naps(5 of 13 reviews)
Three 7.5 cm sardines filled with what the listing calls organic, very strong catnip. Cats Protection notes that some cats go mad for catnip and suggests swapping toys round to keep them interesting.
Buyers like: Cats hug, roll on and kick these for long spells(5 of 13 reviews)
FUKUMARU L-shaped cardboard scratcher
A 68 cm L-shaped cardboard scratcher with a ball trapped in the curve. It leans against a wall rather than fixing to it, so stand it on carpet, where it is less likely to slide.
Buyers like: Most cats start scratching it the moment it goes down(4 of 13 reviews)
A round washable bed, 51 by 48 cm, for a cat that sleeps curled up. Being washable matters once it has been in use through a wet winter.
Buyers like: Cats and kittens happily curl up and knead in it(6 of 13 reviews)
Limited time deal
pet prime windowsill bed, 90 cm
A non-slip cushion, 90 by 28 cm, that sits on the windowsill, so the cat can watch the garden from somewhere soft. Measure the sill depth before ordering.
Buyers like: Cats spend hours stretched out on it, often in the sun(6 of 13 reviews)
A cat cave, 46 by 38 by 24 cm, with a washable cushion, for a cat that likes to disappear when the house fills with visitors.
Buyers like: Most cats take to it and like curling up out of sight inside(9 of 13 reviews)
A 137.7 cm multi-level tree with a plush condo, giving the cat something to climb and scratch that is not the Christmas tree.
Buyers like: Quick to put together with clear instructions and tools included(9 of 13 reviews)
Feandrea large cat tree, 203.5 cm
The treat on this page: a 203.5 cm tower with two caves and two perches. Measure the ceiling height and floor space before ordering.
Buyers like: Feels solid and stays steady when cats race up and down it(10 of 13 reviews)
Sources: Cats Protection: keeping your cat safe at Christmas; Cats Protection: dangerous plants; Cats Protection: cats and play; PDSA: the best diet for your cat (treats).
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