Cat gift box
A good cat gift box mixes something to play with, something to eat and something a cat can settle into, rather than a pile of items a cat will sniff once and then ignore for good. Here is what actually gets used, and how to put a thoughtful one together.
What belongs in a gift a cat will actually enjoy
Cats respond well to variety within a small space: a toy that moves or rustles, a treat with a genuinely tempting smell, and something soft to curl up in or against cover most of what makes a cat curious. A box built around one of each, rather than five toys and nothing else, tends to hold interest longer.
Catnip is a reliable crowd-pleaser for cats who respond to it, though not every cat does, so a toy filled with catnip alongside a plain option gives a gift a better chance of landing regardless of your cat's particular tastes. Texture matters too: cats often prefer feathers, crinkle fabric or fur-like textures over plain plastic.
Treats and food make a gift feel complete
A small selection of cat treats rounds a gift box out nicely, particularly something a little different to a cat's everyday food, whether that is a meaty treat, a fish-based one or a lickable option that turns into a slower, more engaging snack rather than something gone in one bite.
Keeping any treats as an occasional extra rather than a replacement for a cat's normal diet matters here just as much as in any other treat-giving, so a gift box is best thought of as a nice change of pace rather than a regular addition to feeding.
A comfortable place fits well in a gift too
Cats spend a large part of the day sleeping, so a soft bed, a blanket or somewhere enclosed to hide in is a genuinely well-used gift rather than a novelty that gets ignored. A cave-style bed or a simple soft mat both work well depending on whether your cat likes to feel enclosed or prefers to stretch out.
Putting a new bed somewhere your cat already likes to spend time, rather than somewhere convenient for you, makes it far more likely to actually get used in the first few days, since a totally unfamiliar spot can be ignored at first even by a genuinely nice bed.
The gifts themselves
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Multi-Layered Felt Cat Cave Bed for All Seasons, Coffee or Beige
A cave bed built up in layers of dense felt, which insulates through winter and breathes rather than trapping heat in summer, offered in coffee brown or beige.
£27.99
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Plush Bubble Velvet Pet Mat with Non-Slip Backing, 35cm to 80cm
A flat plush mat with a non-slip cloth backing, in five sizes from 35 x 35cm to 60 x 80cm, so it fits a crate floor, sofa cushion or hard windowsill.
From£11.99
Self-Heating Lamb Fleece Pet Mat, 60 x 45cm, Machine Washable
A 60 x 45cm fleece mat with a heat-reflective layer inside that returns your pet's own warmth to them, over a non-slip base, with no cable, plug or batteries anywhere.
£11.99
Window Suction Cat Hammock Bed
A space-saving window perch that fixes to the glass with strong suction cups, giving your cat a sunny spot to nap. The reversible plush checked cover is removable and machine washable, over a breathable mesh base.
From£24.99
Lamb Fleece Cat Hammock Bed for Cages, Four Sizes, Adjustable Straps
A canvas hanging bed with adjustable straps that let you set the height, made in four sizes from 27 x 27cm up to 57 x 47cm, with plush-lined autumn and winter versions.
From£9.99
Cartoon Cat and Shiba Inu Fleece Cave Bed, Four Sizes to 80cm
A domed fleece nest with a cartoon cat or Shiba Inu face, filled with rebound PP cotton to hold its shape, in four sizes running from 50cm across to 80cm.
From£21.99
Canvas Teepee Pet Bed with Cushion
A charming canvas teepee bed on a wooden frame, giving cats and small pets a calming, private den to hide and rest in. Includes a soft removable cushion and a washable cover for easy cleaning.
From£27.99
Catit Groovy Fish Blue
A motion-activated, USB-C rechargeable cat toy with a refillable catnip pocket
£12.99
Plush Bolster Pet Sofa Bed with Carry Handle
A soft plush bolster bed with raised supportive sides, a contrast cushion base and a top carry handle. The festive red-and-gold design adds a cheerful touch while giving cats and small dogs a warm, comfortable place to sleep.
£59.99
Padded Cat Sleeping Bag Nest, 50 x 40cm, Pink or Blue Print
An enclosed 50 x 40cm sleeping bag filled with PP cotton, for the cat who sleeps under your duvet and clearly wants somewhere dark and walled rather than an open cushion.
From£12.99
Cottage-Shaped Enclosed Plush Cat House Bed
A house-shaped enclosed plush bed with a fur-trimmed roof that keeps cats snug and secure year-round.
From£25.99
Common questions
- What should I put in a cat gift box?
- A mix of one or two toys with different textures or movement, a small selection of treats, and something soft to sleep in or hide inside covers most of what a cat responds well to, without overwhelming them with too many new things at once.
- Do all cats like catnip toys?
- No, the response to catnip is genetic, and roughly a third of cats show little or no reaction to it at all. Including a non-catnip toy alongside one with catnip gives a gift a better chance of appealing to any individual cat.
- Should I introduce all the gifts at once?
- It is often better to introduce a new toy or bed one at a time over a few days rather than all at once, since some cats can feel overwhelmed by too much change in their space in one go, particularly nervous or older cats.
- Is it safe to give a cat treats as part of a gift?
- Yes, in sensible amounts. Treat any gift-box treats as an occasional extra alongside your cat's normal complete food rather than a replacement for it, and check the treat is suitable for your cat's age and any health conditions your vet has flagged.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.