Cats famously prefer the box, but a good toy, a warm bed or a sunny perch gets used every day of the year. These picks are sorted for the stocking, playtime, naps and care.
Stockings with toys, catnip and silvervine, and a few treats: small, cheap and easy to wrap.
Wand toys, tunnels, kicker toys and treats. Only items Amazon currently lists under $25 appear here.
Wand toys and tunnels let indoor cats stalk and pounce, which is most of what they need from play.
A window perch, a cat tree or a self-warming bed gives a cat a favourite new spot through the winter.
Running water encourages cats to drink, and a good brush cuts down on hairballs and shedding.
Lilies, including bouquets, are highly toxic to cats; keep them out of the house.
Tinsel, ribbon and string are a serious swallowing risk. Put wand toys away after play.
Anchor the tree or choose a smaller one if your cat climbs.
Introduce new treats slowly and count them in the day's food.
Not every cat reacts to catnip; silvervine works on many cats that ignore it.
An interactive wand toy or tunnel, a window perch, a self-warming bed or a water fountain. Cats use things that let them hunt, watch, nap somewhere warm or drink more.
Catnip or silvervine toys, kicker toys, a small bag of treats, crinkle balls or a stocking that comes with toys inside.
Sensitivity to catnip is inherited and a sizeable share of cats do not react to it. Silvervine and valerian affect many cats that ignore catnip, so they make a good alternative.
Lilies are the most dangerous and can cause kidney failure. Poinsettia, mistletoe and holly can cause stomach upset. Keep them out of reach and call your vet if your cat chews one.
Cat trees, fountains and toys are often discounted around Prime Big Deal Days in October and from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Prices here come from Amazon and any savings shown are the ones Amazon reports at that time.