This document provides a list of gift ideas for pets from veterinarians at The Animal Medical Center. The gifts aim to promote pet health and include a litter box monitor, calming music for dogs and cats, Bluetooth speakers with soothing music, a crochet cat nest pattern, a video chat device to check on dogs, a pill dispenser, a silent dog tag, a puzzle game using a muffin tin and treats, books, or a donation to an animal charity. Safety should be considered when choosing holiday gifts for pets.

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2. This annual pet wish list is developed by
veterinarians to promote pet health.
For five consecutive years, the
veterinarians at The AMC have
shared a pet gift wish list containing
gift to promote pet health. Like
many of our own personal Santa
lists, this years list is heavy on tech.
For more ideas, click on the year to
see that year’s gift list.
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3. This Wi-Fi device turns your cat’s litter box into a health
monitor by recording how frequently she visits the box, how
much waste is produced and how much your cat weighs. The
Tailio app syncs with your favorite mobile device and alerts
you to changes in your cat’s behavior and weight.

4. Music for your dog’s (and cat’s) ears
We don’t have to tell you
your dog’s ears hear
differently than yours.
Played by a Julliard trained
pianist and sound
engineered to soothe your
anxious dog or cat, this
music is a wonderful gift.
Available for cats as well.
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5. Pet Acoustics has developed battery
operated, rechargeable Bluetooth speakers
preloaded with music to calm your dog, cat,
bird or horse.
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6. Homemade happiness
Crochet your cat a cozy place in her favorite color.
The pattern for this
adorable cat nest can
be downloaded for free
from Eilen Tein.
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7. Video chat with your dog from anywhere
using iCPooch
Allows you to
check in with your
dog during the
day and dispense
a treat or
medication from
your tablet or
computer.
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8. Give the gift of pills – administered
exactly on time!
Battery operated,
digital TimerCap
resets every time
the bottle is open.
Never again forget
if you did or did not
give your pet its
medications.
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9. Too much bling on your dog’s collar
making a racket?
All pets should have a collar, tag and microchip to ensure a safe return if they
escape from home.
Try the Twigo
silent tag which
can be
personalized for
your pet in
minutes.
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10. Make a muffin tin game for your dog
Use a regular tin for dogs and a mini tin with ping pong balls for toy breeds and
cats.
Cover up three or more of
the cups with tennis balls,
and then sit back and watch
as your pup is forced to
figure out how to get all the
treats. As he gets better at
the game, start covering up
more cups and making him
work harder to get all the
treats. For cats use bonito
tuna flakes as the prize.
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11. Support good causes with your
purchases
Books
Or give to your favorite animal charity
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12. Chose holiday gifts for
your pet wisely.
Keep safety in mind when
selecting holiday gifts.
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