Christmas treats for cats
Christmas cat treats are mostly familiar everyday treats put together in festive packaging or gift sets, rather than a genuinely different recipe — the Dreamies Christmas Gift Variety Stocking Adult Cat Treats is a good example, bundling a cat's usual favourites into a stocking-shaped gift. They make an easy, low-effort present for a cat owner or a small extra for your own cat on the day.
What's actually different about a Christmas treat
Most Christmas cat treats use the same base recipe as a brand's everyday treats, repackaged into a gift box, stocking or variety pack rather than reformulated for the season. That's worth knowing if your cat is fussy — a variety pack is a reasonable way to find a new favourite, but don't expect a completely different product under the wrapping.
The genuine value in a lot of these is the format: a stocking or gift box is easier to give as a present, or to leave out on the day, than buying several separate packets and gift-wrapping them yourself.
Choosing between a gift set and everyday treats
If your cat already has a favourite treat, check whether it comes in a seasonal variety pack before assuming you need something entirely new — it's often the simplest way to combine a Christmas gift with something you know they'll actually eat.
For a cat you don't know well, such as a friend's or family member's, a smaller variety pack is a safer choice than committing to a large bag of one flavour, since it gives the cat, and their owner, more than one option to try.
Introducing anything new
Even a familiar-tasting treat in new packaging is still worth introducing gradually if your cat hasn't had that particular flavour before, rather than putting out a full stocking's worth in one sitting.
As with any treat, keep it as an addition to a normal diet rather than a replacement for it, and watch for any change in appetite or stools over the following day if you've tried something genuinely new.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Sensor Cat Water Fountain 2.5L
A 2.5L cat fountain that flows when your cat approaches, keeping water fresh and tempting. A clear level window shows when to refill, and the generous tank meets one cat's needs for several days.
From£43.99
Scratch-Resistant Stretch Sofa Cushion Cover
A stretchy jacquard-knit cover that hugs individual sofa cushions to protect them from cat claws and fur. The non-slip, all-season fabric fits most seats and is machine washable for easy care. Sold per cushion size.
From£12.99
Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare Spray for Cats & Dogs
A versatile, alcohol-free antiseptic spray that cleans, soothes, and helps protect your pet's skin from bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
From£16.49
Pressure-Activated Pet Cooling Mat
Press down, feel the cool — this pressure-activated mat absorbs body heat and stays up to 10°C cooler than the room, with no freezing required.
From£34.99
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
Scratch-Resistant Jacquard Sofa Throw
A woven bohemian-pattern sofa throw that drapes over your settee to shield it from cat claws, fur and everyday wear. Tasselled edges and a tightly knit jacquard weave add a decorative, cosy finish. Machine washable.
From£23.99
Window-Mounted Sisal Cat Scratching Post
A suction-mounted pair of sisal columns that gives a cat a proper vertical scratch and stretch on a window or smooth wall, with no drilling and no floor space used.
From£52.99
Absorbent Cotton Gauze Swabs for Pets – Pack of 100
Highly absorbent, low-lint cotton gauze swabs produced in clean conditions — a practical first-aid essential available in three size and ply combinations.
From£4.49
Smart App-Controlled Automatic Pet Feeder
A smart automatic feeder with a clear food hopper, removable stainless steel bowl and app control. Schedule timed portions, record feeding plans and check in remotely, keeping mealtimes steady while you are away.
From£56.99
Palm Tree Cat Tree With Sisal Post And Bowl Bed
A playful palm-tree cat tree with a sisal scratching trunk, dangling teaser pompoms and a clear space-capsule bowl bed below. Compact at around 44cm wide, it gives cats a spot to scratch, perch and snooze.
From£7.99
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
Automatic Cat Water Fountain
A clear automatic pet water fountain with a tap-style spout that circulates fresh, filtered water to encourage your cat to drink. The near-silent pump and large transparent tank let you check water levels at a glance.
£44.99
Common questions
- Are Christmas cat treats actually different from a brand's normal treats?
- Mostly not in terms of recipe — they're usually the same everyday treats from that brand, packaged as a gift set, stocking or variety pack for the season. The difference is mainly presentation rather than what's actually inside.
- Is a variety pack a good idea for a fussy cat?
- It can be, since it lets a cat try several flavours without committing to a full bag of one they might not like. Just introduce each new flavour gradually rather than offering a large amount of an unfamiliar one all at once.
- Can I give my cat treats as their Christmas dinner?
- Treats should stay a small addition to your cat's normal diet rather than a meal replacement, however festive the occasion. A cat fed mostly treats for a day can end up with an upset stomach, so keep the extras modest and let their usual food do the rest.
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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.