Christmas gifts

[florasmum]

Ok I know it's a bit early...but I'm thinking about Xmas gifts for my cats, not sure what to buy anyone got any ideas? What do you get for your little angels?

Any suggestions gratefully recieved!!

Thanks

[angieh]

Do they have a climbing tree???

[dandysmom]

Catnip toys are always good if they're reactorss.......

[Elaine]

I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend really.

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats

[florasmum]

Thanks very much for your suggestions... as an indulgent 'mum' I have probably spent a bit too much on them over time and consequently they have quite a few of the usual things. Just wondered if anyone has bought, or has any suggestions for, more unusual things?

[Mags]

I bought Cassie a Cat Tunnel a few years ago and she still plays with it now.
You can collapse them and put them away for a few weeks, then bring them out again ...... that way the cat doesn't tire of it.

This is similar to the one Cassie has: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/product.asp?dept_id=1396&pf_id=60233

[Elaine]

Zooplus has a few interactive toys, sort of iq tests. They also have an agility set for cats.

[MrsH]

I'm mean! I don't buy our pets anything at Christmas! They get stuff all the time during the year though.

[Elaine]

I'm mean! I don't buy our pets anything at Christmas! They get stuff all the time during the year though.

Meany!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[dandysmom]

I'm mean! I don't buy our pets anything at Christmas! They get stuff all the time during the year though.

Awwww, not even a little stocking with treats, mice, etc? :(

[Hreow]

I'm just as mean. No Birthday presents either, not even an extra nice bowl of catfood.

He gets spoiled equally much every day of the year. ^^

[angieh]

Don't think cats know it's Christmas or their birthday ...... but I do like to give them something that they enjoy unwrapping (or tearing apart) so catnip is a sure success!

Have to think about Monty's present too this year.

[truthisouthere]

How about a classy little Jagermeister light... stocking filler perhaps?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jagermeister-Keyring-logo-shiner-/320772411666?pt=UK_Collectables_Breweriana_SM&hash=item4aaf869112 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jagermeister-Keyring-logo-shiner-/320772411666?pt=UK_Collectables_Breweriana_SM&hash=item4aaf869112)

[truthisouthere]

Don't think cats know it's Christmas or their birthday ...... but I do like to give them something that they enjoy unwrapping (or tearing apart) so catnip is a sure success!

Have to think about Monty's present too this year.

The birds have already 'planted' the cats Chrissy presi it seems, and 'presented' it to them early..hemp seeds have sprouted under the bird feeder into 3 foot tall plants! and my 2 are quite interested in sniffing the leaves! :lol:

[dandysmom]

The birds have already 'planted' the cats Chrissy presi it seems, and 'presented' it to them early..hemp seeds have sprouted under the bird feeder into 3 foot tall plants! and my 2 are quite interested in sniffing the leaves! :lol:

Hemp? Hemp, as in marijuana? Oh my !!!! :shock:

"Hemp is not legal to grow in the U.S. under Federal law because of its relation to marijuana, and any imported hemp products must meet a zero tolerance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_tolerance_%28food_policy%29) level. It is considered a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_Substances_Act) (P.L. 91-513; 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.)"

[angieh]

There are different types of hemp Eileen ....... the sort of seed that is in bird seed I believe is the type that used to be grown for rope making.

[dandysmom]

Yes, I know that, but ALL forms of hemp are 100% illegal here! So, do your birds get high?? :mrgreen:

[angieh]

That's quite sad .... I am a fan of hemp shampoo which is nice.

[truthisouthere]

Yes, I know that, but ALL forms of hemp are 100% illegal here! So, do your birds get high?? :mrgreen:


No birds lolling around like lazy bums here yet Eileen! :shock:

The plants smell really nettly and gorgeous, but it's not a strain that you could get high on.. I'm told! I chopped up a few leaves to flavour a casserole and it had no effect on me whatsover, but I did sleep well that night...so don't know if it was the hemp or not??!

My cockatiel used to always pick out the hemp seeds 1st, the birds like them, but it doesn't seem to affect them as far as I can tell. It's the pollen that's most potent.

[florasmum]

You can by hemp skin products in the body shop in the UK (or you could - I have had it for a while). Thanks for all of your suggestions, lots to thinks about. I admit I'm intrigued by the jungmeister thingy..what is that?!

[rubycube]

What about a Twinkle Ball? Only costs £3.50 from:-

www.thecatgallery.co.uk
under the heading "playing".

It glows in the dark, is made from soft quiet material and is designed for nighttime play.

Susan

[truthisouthere]

What about a Twinkle Ball? Only costs £3.50 from:-

www.thecatgallery.co.uk (http://www.thecatgallery.co.uk)
under the heading "playing".

It glows in the dark, is made from soft quiet material and is designed for nighttime play.

Susan

Love the mat!.. but I settled for some battery operated flickering plastic 'tea lights' (3 for £1.25 at my local pound shop). Just testing one out and I like them, it chills the kids AND their mum out. Rest time is as important as play time... ;)

[florasmum]

Great idea thanks! Haven't bought from the Cat Gallery, are they ok?

[florasmum]

Just come across the 'Cat Trapeze' has anyone seen these or has one? Do you think they'd be any good? http://www.catstrapeze.com/

http://www.moderncat.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CatsTrapeze_Cats2-540.jpg

[rubycube]

Great idea thanks! Haven't bought from the Cat Gallery, are they ok?

Hi Florasmum, yes the Cat Gallery is excellent. Cat toys seem to be pretty robust. Have bought from them previously and also visited their shop a couple of years ago when I was in York.

Susan

[florasmum]

Thanks Susan - it's always good to have a recommendation...I'll check them out! And York is lovely, I'm about an hour away from there so I might have a drive over and pop into the store.

Karen