Our ultimate gift guide for pet parents - your Christmas, sorted

Ben Newman
1 December 2025 - 4 min read
Drawing of a cat tangled in Christmas decorations

Christmas is a time for celebration, and as pet parents, we want to celebrate our cats and dogs whenever we can. But sometimes, it can get hard when we’re coming up with gift ideas for our pets or, harder still, getting Christmas gifts for other parents’ pets.

Thankfully, we’re here to help, with Christmas gift ideas for all types of pet parents. Find our Christmas gift ideas for dog owners and cat owners here, with options at different price points.

Clothing for your tailmate

A grey-and-white Shih Tzu sits on a winter walk wearing a pink jacket

To note: we’re only recommending dog clothing here, as cats should be fine without them, and most aren’t fans of wearing things, even if they look oh-so cute.

Outdoor gear

Winter can get cold for our cats and dogs, especially as they get older. It’s why we recommend a nice coat or other clothing for your pet this winter.

For dogs

Value

Dunelm blue quilted jacket on a brown dog

Dunelm Quilted Dog Coat

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Image of a brown dog in a camo dryrobe jacket

DryRobe Black Camo Dog Coat

Indoor clothing comfort

Getting snug indoors is the main priority in life for a lot of our pets, and we’re sure your cat or dog will appreciate something new to get comfy with.

Do remember, however, that you should only give your dog an extra layer if they’re actually cold - overheating can still be a concern in winter.

For dogs

Value

Brown dog in an avocado-themed Oodie

Oodie Original Dog (Avocado and Toast)

(You can even get yourself a matching one)

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Image of a Lily Leo oatmeal cashmere sweater

Lily & Leo Cashmere Dog Jumper

Matching with you

You and your pet are an inseparable pair, and it’s a good time to prove it.

For dogs

Value

Image of a dog in an Oatmeal Next set of pyjamas

Hamish The Highland Cow Matching Family PJs

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A brown dog takes a treat from their pet parent's hand while wearing the oatmeal Lumi set

Matching Christmas Owner Dog Jumper Lumi Set

Comfy stuff - our favourite blankets and snug things

A panting, smiling Labrador lays on a bed with a grey blanket on them

Blankets

Our tailmates love nothing more than a snuggle which make a new blanket a great gift.

For dogs

Value

Image of a brown dog sleeping on an Omlet blanket

Omlet Super Soft Dog Blanket

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Image of a Pomeranian on a green richmond sherpa blanket

Richmond Sherpa Wool blanket

For cats

Value

Lily & Leo Cashmere Blanket

Lords & Labradors Cat Blanket

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Image of the luxury personalised cat blanket from Chelsea Cats featuring a brown, striped cat

Luxury Personalised Cat Blanket

Enrichment ideas

a dog putting it's paw in a humans hand with a bandage on the pawChristmas is a good time to spend more time with our pets, and gifting them one of these enrichment toys can deepen your bond and make you both feel festive.

For dogs

Value

Image of a red KONG pet toy

KONG Classic

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Image of a dog squirrel plush toy featuring a plush log and three squirrels

Outward Hound Squirrel Dog Toy

For cats

Value

Image of a Christmas Tree kicker plush toy

Happy Pet Christmas Kicker Tree for Cats

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Image of the Nounou pet toy

NOUNOU tinkly + nylon knit

Beds and places to snuggle

orange tabby cat laying on striped bed with paw in foreground

Cats and dogs love to sleep, so giving them the festive gift of better-quality winks won't go amiss.

For dogs

Value

Image of a yellow plait dog bed

Rex Plait Dog Bed

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Image of the Cwtch bed in grey

The Human (Cwtch) - Eco Friendly Orthopaedic Luxury Dog Bed

For cats

Premium

Image of a brown-and-white cat emerging from the Everest Pet Cave bed

Everest® Cat Cave & Bed

Experiences

A woman walks with her Labrador through a park, it's autumn and the trees are changing colour

It's not all about the physical stuff - a long walk, an extra bit of food or a super tasty snack is enough for your pets to feel the love.

For dogs

Value

A longer walk around the park or somewhere new!

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Santa Paws visit (our Santa Paws guide can help you prepare)

For cats

Value

Some extra enrichment and playtime

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Something extra special in the food bowl

For both

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Tasty treats

A woman feeds her brown cat with a cat treat

Cats love treats. Dogs love treats. We love treats. Get some Christmas treats.

For dogs

Pooch & Mutt dog treats

Already a MyPetCover customer? Save 33% off sitewide on Pooch & Mutt once per month with our Perks. Offers subject to change, T&Cs apply.

For cats

Edgard & Cooper cat treats

Another great Perk for MyPetCover customers - new customers get 30% off their first order with our Perks. Offers subject to change, T&Cs apply.

Toys and treasures

Image of a grey cat holding a pouch of catnip. It's using it as a toy and looks content.

Christmas isn't Christmas without some toys, and there are so many options for your cat or dog.

For dogs

Value

Image of a lamb chop toy for dogs

Lamb Chop Ultra Plush Dog Toy

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Image of a Ruffwear Hydro toy in purple and yellow

Ruffwear - Hydro Plane

For cats

Value

Image of a KONG snake cat toy in red and black

KONG Cat Teaser Snake Catnip Toy

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A cat drinks from a goldfish water bowl toy

SUCK Goldfish Pet Cat Ceramic Water Bowl

Things for you, from tat to your new go-to

A woman hikes through very shallow water with her brown dog at her side

Now, enough about our pets - what about us? Here are our favourite things for you, from tat you love anyway to your new go-to apparel.

For cat parents

Cosy cat club jumper

A woman reads a book while her cat rests near her, the woman is wearing a Cosy Cats Club sweatshirt

Custom cat stamp

A stamp showing the likeness of a cat called Toast

Origami cat craft kit

Image of an origami cat kit featuring different types of cats in an array of colours like orange and brown

Sylvanian Families Cat Keychain

Image of a cat keychain from Sylvanian Families

Vintage Christmas cat garland

Image of cat Christmas garland

For dog parents

Chief Dog Walker Hoodie

A man wears a green hoodie while smiling and standing outside, the hoodie reads "Chief Dog Walker"


Cocopup London Dog Bag

A woman posesd with her dog while showing off her brown Coco dog bag

Custom portrait

Image of a Golden Retriever called Teddy on a custom dog portrait

Personalised t-shirts (customise as you like)

Why celebrating your pets is a good idea

While our pets don’t know about things like birthdays and Christmas, they do know when they’re being celebrated and can take part in celebrations with us. So, while some may say it’s silly to focus human holidays around our pets, there is evidence to show that pets know when a celebration is happening and they feel a part of it.

Whether you celebrate Christmas with lots of gifts for your pets, a special meal or just an extra-long walk, everything works - your Christmas and your pet are built around you, and we’re sure they’ll have the best time whatever you choose. Merry Christmas - to you and your tailmate!

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Ben Newman
Editorial Content Lead

Ben is a writer and editor with years of experience in insurance. After spending a long time creating content for some of Britain's biggest brands as part of a marketing agency, Ben began to focus on insurance and hasn't looked back since. When he's not consuming copious cups of tea, you can find him reading a book, daydreaming about having an Australian Shepherd and shouting at Liverpool on the TV.