You don’t want Fido whimpering in the corner while you tear open gifts. Pets deserve presents, too–and not just raggedy old bones. Make the dog or cat in your life yip or meow with glee with one of these items that animals love.
Say it’s so
There’s nothing sweeter than the sound of your own voice. At least your dog thinks so. Now the pet can hear you talk even when you’re not home, thanks to the Talk to Me Laser Treatball. The plastic toy has a battery-operated system that allows you to record a 15-second message that plays when the ball is moved. It lights up too. 3.5-inch diameter $16.99; 6-inch diameter $21.99 at Petco stores, or petco.com.
Canine couture
Ready for your pooch to be the hit of the play lot? Dress it in a cotton-poly, sky-blue sweat shirt that comes with a pouch. The zebra print is one wild things love. Available in sizes S to XL. $35 at Tails in the City,
1 E. Delaware Pl., or tailsinthecity.com.
Lap it up
Dog and cat bowls can be, well, boring. But Coco’s Zebra Heart Pet Bowls are anything but, given their funky black-and-white designs. Made from plastic poly resin, they’re dishwasher safe. Now even Kibbles ‘n Bits look cool. $26.99 at target.com.
Bonjour, blankets!
The French are known for good style and, let’s face it, even their animals seem sexy. (Well, maybe not Pepe Le Pew.) Show your feline a little Parisian flair with Companion Road’s French Kitty Blankets. The soft, fleece blankets are imprinted with cartoonlike drawings of cats. $12.99 at petsmart.com.
Groovy, baby
Your furry friend will sport a totally mod-inspired look (minus the go-go boots and mini-skirt) with Mod Squad collars from Barker & Meowsky. Its cool swirls and circle patterns are oh-so psychedelic. $19 each at 1003 W. Armitage Ave., or barkerandme owsky.com.
