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40 purr-fect gift ideas for cat lovers for the 2023 holidays

If you have a certified cat mom or cat dad on your gift list this year, finding them the purr-fect gift can be hard if you’re not paw-sitively familiar with cat parenting.

But with a little help, you can get your claws on something that will give their heart the zoomies.

Enough with the puns — let’s cut to the (mouse) chase. If you’re buying gifts for a cat, we have a bunch of fun cat toys and accessories that both owner and kitty will love.

Plus, for those who want to show off their passion for the furry felines in other ways, we also have suggestions for cat-themed apparel, home decor and more that will stop anyone from ever asking if you are a cat person or a dog person again.

Shop the best gifts for cat lovers below, with tons of great options available at Amazon (where Prime members can get free and fast shipping if you’re buying at the last minute). Of course, you’ll find excellent choices from Petco and Chewy, and some unexpected ones from Uncommon Goods.

When you’re done shopping, make sure to pick up a cozy gift for yourself — because you definitely deserve to take a little cat nap.

Christmas Skirt Tunnel Bed

Christmas tree cat tunnel
Amazon

Many cats have a hard time resisting the urge to pounce on Christmas trees and knock of ornaments. This tunnel prevents them from doing so by creating a barrier around the base of the tree and giving cats an alternative place to play.

If the tree stand is too large to fit in the middle of this toy, opt for a semi-circle design.


BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner

Steam cleaner
Amazon

If the cat parent you’re shopping for already has too many cat toys, go for a practical gift with the BISSELL Little Green Machine. This portable tool steam cleans carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture, making it one of the most effective ways to remove pet stains. It’s also great for refreshing pet beds.


Kitan Club Cat Cap

Cat bear hat
Amazon

This velcro-strap hat turns any cat into a cute and fuzzy bear. It’s relatively easy to put on a cat, as far as cat clothes go, and cats whose ears get cold during the winter may even appreciate the warmth it provides.


“Cats on Catnip” by Andrew Marttila

Cat photo book
Amazon

This coffee table book is filled with adorable and hilarious photographs of cats enjoying one of life’s greatest pleasures: cat nip. At over 125 pages long, this book provides plenty of funny photos to be amused by throughout the year.


KitNipBox

Cat nip toys
Amazon

It’s up to you if you want to buy a single KitNipBox or sign up for a recurring subscription that arrives once a month. Either way, cats will be thrilled to have a variety of cat nip products and toys to play with (as well as a new box to hang out in, of course).


Laptop Cat Scratching Pad

Cat-themed gift
Uncommon Goods

Cats love being hard at work at this cardboard scratching pad that’s dressed up as a laptop. It even comes with a toy mouse (that looks like a real mouse).


Cat Post-it Pop-Up Note Dispenser

Cat-themed gift
Amazon

Help your giftee decorate their workspace with this adorable Post-It note dispenser that’s shaped like a big, friendly cat. It’s cute and practical!


Whisker + Box Cat Compression Box

Cat on bed
Amazon

Cats love to get cozy, and this collapsible, soft-sided box snaps together to give any cat the perfect hangout spot. It’s not too small — it’s just right.


ROYIO Cat Scratch Board Christmas Tree

Cat scratcher Christmas tree
Amazon

Encourage your cat to ignore your carefully-decorated Christmas tree by giving them one of their own. This tree-shaped decoration is covered in rope to become the ultimate cat scratching board. The cone-shaped design lets cats scratch at a comfortable angle, and the little pompoms give them something to investigate and keep them occupied.


Peeking Cat Mug

Cat-themed gift
Uncommon Goods

A tiny ceramic kitty peeks its head over the top of a hot cup of coffee, silently judging the coffee drinker (and everyone else in the room). Cat people will truly feel seen if you give them this mug.


Merry Makings Cat Cabin Bed

Cat-themed gift
Petco

When cats can’t make it to the quiet cabin in the woods, they can still enjoy a cozy wintry wonderland with their very own cabin-shaped bed.


How to Speak Cat Cards

Cat-themed gift
Uncommon Goods

Even long-time cat parents can have difficulties understanding what their cats are trying to communicate to them. This deck of informative cards deciphers common cat interactions and can go a long way to making their relationship to their owner even stronger.


Merry Makings Cozy Kitten Cape

Cat-themed gift
Petco

Even cats who don’t like to play dress-up will tolerate this fuzzy warm cape. It has velcro straps that make it easy to put around any cat’s chest without being too restrictive. A must-have accessory for family holiday photo shoots.


SISOSOCK Fuzzy Cat Paw Socks

Cat-themed gift
Amazon

Cat parents can join in the cozy fun with these fuzzy slipper-style socks. This set includes five pairs of paw print socks — one for every day of the workweek!


Merry Makings Hanukkah Cat Fish Toy

Cat-themed gift
Petco

Filled with organic catnip, this toy lets cats enjoy celebrating Hanukkah. The punny phrase on it is too good.


Purina Fancy Feast Feastivities Advent Calendar

Cat food advent calendar
Amazon

Treat your cat to not just one but 24 days of holiday joy with this advent calendar. The set includes 4 boxes of treats, 16 cans of wet food, 2 containers of broth and 2 savory purées, all wrapped up in an adorable advent set.


Kendra Scott Elisa Gold Cat Pendant Necklace

Cat necklace
Kendra Scott

Wear your cat-owner status around your neck with this understated but beautiful pendant from Kendra Scott. The cat-shaped necklace comes in three color variations to match any mood as well as a bracelet option for less than $50.


Shark IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base

Shark robot vacuum cleaner
Amazon

This gift is great for homes with cats because it’s built to handle a lot of pet hair. Its brush roll won’t get slowed down after removing cat fur from rugs and carpets, and it empties its dustbin on its own, so you have less maintenance to do.

For another smart robot vac option, check out our review of Shark’s AI Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop.


RedBubble Cats Cats Cats Mug

A mug with cartoon cats all over
RedBubble

Cats, cats and more cats. Start the day off right with a cup of coffee or tea in this adorable cat mug from the artists at RedBubble. The mug is microwave safe, but not cat-proof when they want to bap it off the table or dip their paw in for a taste.


Frisco Paw Holiday Personalized Dog & Cat Stocking

A stocking shaped like a paw with the name Bella on it
Chewy

We know the cat is part of the family, so help make it official with their very own stocking for the fireplace. The Frisco paw-shaped stocking can be customized with the cat’s name and accent color of your choosing.


Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA Test

A cat DNA test
Basepaws

If the only thing you know about your cat is its color and gender, a DNA test is a perfect gift. This one from Basepaws shares the breed as well as health information about your feline family member, helping you to care for them even better.


Kate Spade Cat Umbrella

A black umbrella with a cat face and ears
Kate Spade

When it is raining cats (and dogs) let this feline umbrella help keep your coat dry. Kate Spade made this adorable umbrella to resemble a black cat, complete with ears and a whisker design on the front.


Little Words Project Cat Mom Bracelet

A purple beaded bracelet that says Cat Mom
Little Words Project

Honor your fur baby parent status with these two little words. The Cat Mom bracelet is a bestseller from Little Words Project and is perfect to gift a new pet parent. The coolest part is that you can register the bracelet online, and if you ever want to pass it on to a fellow pet parent, you can follow its journey when they pay it forward one day.


Squishmallows Claire’s Exclusive Cat Plush Toy

Squishmallows boba tea cat
Claire's

For when your actual cat doesn’t want to cuddle, this one will do. The boba tea-themed Squishmallow is a limited edition design made in collaboration with Claire’s, making this a coveted cat plush for all collectors.


Made By Mary Fur Baby

A gold necklace with a paw print on it
Made By Mary

Wear your fur baby’s paw close to your heart at all times with this pendant from Made By Mary. The necklace comes in your choice of three metal colors — gold, rose gold and silver — and two chain lengths for the ultimate layering accessory.


Cat Person Canopy Bed

A blue cat bed
Cat Person

Dream of tuna and mice instead of sugarplums in this new bed from Cat Person. It comes in three fun colors and can be converted from a covered canopy (for cats who like privacy) into a rounded bed with a shorter collar for when the kitty wants to watch over their kingdom from the comfort of their throne.


Litter-Robot 4

A cat in a litter box
Litter-Robot

This is a gift for the cat and for the owner, plus any guests that visit that hate tracking litter around the house. The new Litter-Robot comes in both black and white options, so get them while you still can.


Cat Toys Advent Calendar

Cat toy advent calendar
Amazon

Cats go crazy for catnip and this advent calendar is stocked full of catnip toys and other fun things to bat around. You may have to open all at once, as we doubt any cat will have the patience to wait 12 days for all their new toys.


GUND Pusheen Plush Stuffed Animal Cat

Cat doll
Amazon

Excellent as a bedroom decoration or cute throw pillow for the living room, this Pusheen plushie is an adorable gift for a child or adult.


Paravel Cabana Pet Carrier

A cat carrier
Paravel

Carry your cat in style with this pet carrier from Paravel. This is also a great personalized gift, as you can have the animal’s name monogrammed on the side of the bag.


Cloud Nine Window Hammock

A cat in a window seat
Tuft + Paw

Give kitty a safe place to sleep and a fun place to scope out the world with this window hammock. It suction cups to any glass surface, turning your window into the perfect perch.


Bokksu the Premium Cat Lover’s Box

An array of cat products
Bokksu

Fill your home and your belly with cat-inspired products and snacks from Japanese culture. Bokksu has a new cat box with tea, snacks and home products that also support local Japanese markets.


Casetify Cat Phone Case

A phone case with a cat face peeking out from the bottom
Casetify

We all know a cat is always watching. Take that sentiment with you with this silly peeping cat phone case from Casetify. It fits an array of phones, so be sure to sneakily check the make and model of your recipient’s phone before checking out.


Sur La Table Fred Wine Lives Charms (Set of 6)

An array of wine charms and white wine glasses
Sur La Table

Keep your paws off someone else’s wine with these charms shaped like sleeping cats. This not only is a great gift for cat and wine lovers alike but a wonderful hosting idea to make sure no one is sipping from the wrong glass, sober or tipsy.


Rifle Paper Co. Cool Cats Mug

A mug with kittens on it
Rifle Paper Co.

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens. This mug is a super cool way to show off your love for cats and a great gift for the homeowner who needs some kitten decorations.


CAT-opoly Board Game

A cat monopoly game
Amazon

Forget properties and cash when you could have litter boxes and all the fish bones you could want. This Cat-opoly game is a cheeky gift for the whole cat-loving family, with a feline take on the classic Monopoly game.


‘I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats’

A book called "I could pee on this" poem book for cats
Walmart

The book isn’t wrong. Honor the little furry troublemakers with this silly book of poems, written from the perspective of the cats and kittens themselves.


Ceramic Cat Measuring Cups

Cat measuring cups
Amazon

Measure out your cat’s dry food, treats or keep these for your own baking needs. Regardless of what you choose to do with them, they make measuring easy, with marked tails and little feet so they stand upright while you get cooking.


Animal Ladies T-Shirt

A woman wearing a white shirt with a "I heart Cats" shirt
Walmart

This one is pretty self-explanatory for true cat lovers. The tee is sold at Walmart and comes in the white color pictured above and in a baby pink color too, ranging in size from women’s small to 5XL.


LED Cat Night Light

Cat night light
Amazon

Sleep tight and don’t let the kittens bite. This night light is a great gift for kids who love kitties or even for adults who like to keep a light on in the evenings.


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