Pet owners are not likely to spend more money on the gifts for their pets than they would for a human family member, but the gifts for pets may be more plentiful. The gifts for pets in a pet store might be more expensive than those found at a dollar store. Some exotic pets can only accept gifts that come from an exotic pets gift store and these items can have a large price tag attached to them and will only be purchased once in the lifetime of the pet.

One of the best gifts that pet owners can give their pet is a electronic tracking device chip. Any pet can be fitted with the microchip when they visit a veterinarian, and many human societies have provided this electronic tracking device as a way of thanking pet owners when they adopted a pet from one of their rescue centers. These tracking devices can prove to be vital tool to homeowners when a pet strays away from home, and the kisses that are given by the pet when the owner is reunited with them is the greatest gift any pet can give their owners.

A small sized dog would love to receive gifts that are just their size. A donut-styled doggie bed would be the perfect place to rest and serve as an outlet for the pet owner to exhibit a little style. These small-sized doggie beds are the ultimate bedding gift that will warm the pet's heart throughout the year because they can be packed up easily and give the dog a home away from home that is familiar and very comfortable too. The jazzy colors and fabrics for doggie beds make them a fashion accessory that any pampered pup will cherish.

Some pet owners believe that their pampered pet needs to look their best at all times. Many pet outfits for dogs and cats will always be the perfect pet gift for the Christmas holidays and for celebrating every birthday. A hunting dog could look stylish in a vest that tells the world he is the top dog at his home. The pet owner will love the camouflaged fabrics because they will fit nicely into the natural setting of the woods when hunting season finally comes around. A little York terrier might feel fashionable in an abbreviated sweater with a bow on the back of it.

The gifts for pets can extend to stocking stuffers that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Pet owners can be very liberal in the amount of delicious treats that they buy because many of them come in single serve pouches that keep them fresh for a long time. A dog will love pet gifts that make their taste buds zing like zesty kibbles that taste like pepperoni or a flavorful brisket of beef. A cat would enjoy gifts that take away the itch of fleas, and the holidays would be the perfect time for new collars and a scheduled visit at the veterinarian for an annual tooth cleaning.