Top 10 Gift Ideas for Pampered Pets

It's no secret that people love their pets. In 2005, for instance, the American Pet Products Manufacturers Associationestimated that pet spending exceeded $34 billion dollars. And, during the holidays, of course everyone wants the very best presents for Fluffy or Bowser under the tree.

Average people, of course, buy their pets balls and new collars, rawhide bones and chew toys.

But what do you get the truly pampered pet?

Here are ten ideas for extraordinary presents for your best animal buddy. Most of these are for dogs, and some are for cats. But if your pet is an iguana or a hamster or something else, hey, just use these ideas for suggestions and take it from there!

1. A new house

Personally, I've always wanted a log cabin. I can't afford one yet, but I can get one for my dog for
about $100! And, if he would like his own deck with his cabin, that will only set me back about $300, and even my husband probably wouldn't mind being in the doghouse.

2. Something really nice to wear

How about a motorcycle jacket? It's faux leather, with a motorcycle design in rhinestones on the back, and it's a steal for only $76.00 at DoggieVogue!
Or, for formal wear for those holiday parties, a nice doggie tuxedo or cocktail dress will only run you about $40. Not much to make your darling the belle or beau of the ball, is it?

3. A nice piece of bling

Everybody loves jewelry. Of course, you can get your dog or cat a lovely studded leather or snakeskin collar for between $25 and $50 dollars. Or, how about a 5-strand Austrian Crystal necklace for your kitty? She will look stunning in it, and it's only $80!

4. Something Delicious to Eat

Sure, beef and tuna is fine for ordinary days but for the holidays, food needs to be speacial. How about doggie treats made of ostrich and emu? Holistic, organically grown duck and free range turkey and chicken dinners for cats and dogs? Homemade cookies with no preservatives? You can find them all over the Internet and in every pet store, ranging from $10 to the sky's the limit.

5. Bath and body products