Gifts for cat lovers
The safest gift for a cat lover is something their own cat will genuinely use - a toy that gets chased rather than ignored, a bed in a spot the cat already claims, or a scratching post that saves the sofa. Novelty cat-print mugs and cushions are fine as a stocking filler, but something the cat interacts with daily tends to be remembered longer, by both the person and the cat.
Gifts the cat will actually use
Interactive toys like the Multi-Level Cat Track Ball Tower Toy and the Hemm & Boo Fish & Feather Cat Teaser tend to get genuine daily play rather than gathering dust in a corner, which makes them a safer bet than a purely decorative gift. A cat tree or scratching post is a bigger present, but a genuinely appreciated one for a cat lover whose cat is still scratching the furniture.
Think about the cat's actual personality rather than the person's taste alone. A nervous or older cat is more likely to enjoy a cosy hideaway bed than an energetic toy, while a young, playful cat gets far more out of something that moves.
Somewhere to sleep, watch or hide
A Window-Mounted Cat Hammock with Suction Cups gives a cat a whole new favourite spot by a window, and is genuinely popular with cats who like to watch what's going on outside. It's the kind of gift that gets used within minutes of being put up.
A hooded or elevated bed suits a cat who prefers to hide away rather than be seen, which describes plenty of cats regardless of how sociable they are with their owner.
Small, thoughtful extras
Treats and a good scratching toy make a nice smaller gift or stocking-filler alongside a bigger present, and are an easy way to add something extra without overspending on the main gift itself.
Simple items like a fresh collar with a bell or an ID tag are genuinely useful rather than purely decorative if the cat goes outside, and make a thoughtful, practical addition to a bigger gift.
A small selection of different treats, rather than one large bag of the same thing, often goes down better with a fussier cat, and gives the owner a few things to try rather than one guess at what their cat will actually like.
The gifts themselves
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Catnip Lover's Pack Cat Toy Set
Loose Sup-R catnip, a catnip ball, four catnip mice and a catnip spray to refresh old toys.
£12.49
Felix Cat Treats Christmas Gift Box
275G dry treat for cats, with composition and analytical figures set out clearly
£4.50
Dreamies Christmas Gift Variety Stocking Adult Cat Treats
A Christmas stocking of four cat treat flavours in one 150G box
£3.75
Sheba Sauce Lover Cat Food Trays Mixed Collection 8 Pack
An 8-pack of Sheba wet cat food trays, salmon and tuna, complete for adult cats
£6.34
Kittens Calendar Slim
A slim 15 x 42cm wall calendar of kittens, for anyone who can't resist one
£6.99
Cats 2027 Calendar Traditional
A 30x30cm wall calendar for the year, in a traditional style celebrating cats
£10.99
Catit Groovy Fish Blue
A motion-activated, USB-C rechargeable cat toy with a refillable catnip pocket
£12.99
Smart Choice Butterfly Cat Teaser
Three Smart Choice plush cat teasers with catnip, feathers and jingle
£5.99
Catit Treat Ball
A rolling cat treat ball that dispenses rewards or closes for ordinary ball play
£7.49
Smart Choice Bumble Bee Spring Swatter Cat
A spring-mounted plush bee toy on a stable base, for cats that hunt by batting and pouncing
£3.99
Hemm & Boo Fish & Feather Cat Teaser
A fish-shaped teaser stick with feathers and catnip, in a choice of three colours
£3.99
Common questions
- What is a good gift for someone who just got a cat?
- Something practical the new owner might not have thought to buy yet, like a proper scratching post or a comfortable bed, is often more useful early on than another toy, since a new owner is usually still working out what their cat's personality actually is.
- Do cats actually like cat toys as gifts?
- Many do, especially anything that moves unpredictably or lets them stalk and pounce, though every cat is different. Toys that dangle, wobble or make a noise tend to get more use than something that just sits still on the floor.
- What is a good gift for an older cat?
- A soft, supportive bed somewhere warm, or easy-access resting spots and a low-sided litter tray, tend to suit an older cat better than an energetic toy, since comfort and easy movement usually matter more to them than play does at that stage.
- Are personalised gifts good for cat lovers?
- Yes, a bed, bowl or accessory linked to the cat by name, or a keepsake for the owner themselves, tends to feel more thoughtful than a generic item, particularly as a present for someone who already has plenty of the basics.
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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.