This Pet Gift Guide Comes Dog (& Dog-Mom) Approved

Now you and your pup can both live your best #cabincore life. This coat has a durable exterior that protects Arlo's coat from any harsh weather (rain, prickers on hikes, etc.) while also boasting a comfy quilted interior that keeps her warm on chillier days.

Carhartt Chore Dog Coat, $34.32, available at Amazon. 

Finally, their pups can safely share their love affair with hot sauce.

AE Fringe Hot Sauce Dog Toy, $12.95, available at American Eagle Outfitters. 

Give fussy felines what they really want, a variety pack of tasty pates in flavors like salmon, chicken, and tuna. The silky texture is a hit with the kitties and human meowmies like the quality ingredients.

Blue Buffalo Entrées Variety Pack, 3-oz can, case of 12, $10.48, available at Chewy. 

Any pet parent would be thrilled to receive this eco-friendly and insanely comfortable bolstered bed (Arlo owns this and I, too, have contemplated curling up inside it). The plus product is crafted from a durable canvas-cotton fabric that's then filled with breathable and non-absorbent 100%-green-waste recycled plastic.

Nest Bedding Bolstered Dog Bed, $69.00, available at Nest Bedding. 

My co-dog-parent actually gave me this DNA testing kit during our first Christmas after adopting Arlo — as it turns out, she's the world's tiniest Border Collie mix! It's pricey, so it really makes the perfect holiday-gift excuse. Embark boasts a database of over 350 dog breeds, types, and varieties that it uses its research-grade genotyping platform ("developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine") to give you an accurate breakdown of your pup's genetic (and medical!) history.

Embark Dog DNA Test | Breed Identification Kit, $129.00, available at Amazon. 

If you want to seriously wow your giftee, then don't just surprise them with this very-chic 95% cotton tee from Maxbone's recent collab with KULE — pair it with the human-sized version, too. You know, so they can both put out the "French minimalism and classic Americana" style vibe.

Kule Striped Tee, $45.00, available at maxbone; Kule The Modern Long - Black/Cream, $78.00, available at Kule. 

Pups deserve some self-care, too — gift their owners this bottle of rinse-free massage foam crafted from a calming blend of all-natural, hemp-derived CBD that's tested and approved by vets to encourage relaxation.

Kin + Kind CBD Calming Dog Massage Foam, $29.99, available at Nordstrom. 

For interior-minded pet parents: a food or water bowl that is worthy of their design-forward space. These unique pieces are wheel-thrown in Brooklyn, NY, and crafted from a speckled clay that's finished with a glossy matte glaze.

Recreation Center Handmade Ceramic Pet Bowl, $60.00, available at Coming Soon. 

This one makes an ideal gift for any football-lover in your life who also happens to own a dog (or a cat!). Completely customizable, from the sizing to the name, these jerseys are crafted from satin and poly-mesh that's "just like the athletes wear."

notspoiledatall New York Giants licensed pet jersey, $25.00, available at Etsy. 

For your White-Claw-loving, pet-obsessed pals — the plays on words here are pawfect.

Haute Diggity Dog White Paw Muttlennial Mango Plush Dog Toy, $15.95, available at Nordstrom. 

I can confirm that immortalizing their beloved pet with a custom art piece is always a good gift idea.

West & Willow Custom Pet Portraits, $59.95, available at West & Willow. 

The same goes for a pair of socks.

Wheelhouse Choose Your Dog Breed Socks, $12.00, available at Uncommon Goods. 

Although this is a dog-heavy gift guide, cats deserve lots of lovin' too — and this gem is a brilliant stocking stuffer for feline-owning humans. The little device's pronged and wheeled construction makes for optimum kitty cheek scritches.

Urban Outfitters Cat Massager, $8.00, available at Urban Outfitters. 

Dogs deserve spa days too. In all seriousness, I swear by Wild One's eucalyptus wipes (and shampoo!) as a surefire way to keep Arlo's paws and coat squeaky clean and smelling like a fresh eucalyptus dream. As an added bonus, the wipes are actually biodegradable and made with coconut water plus soothing aloe vera — and both goods are hypoallergenic, human-grade (if you wanna use it on your own head), vegan, and free of all chemicals.

Wild One Grooming Kit, $29.00, available at Wild One. 

Crafted by the stylish-pet label, Little Beast, giftees will want one of these super-soft acrylic-yarn sweaters stitched with groovy flowers for themselves.

Little Beast Flower Power Sweater, $55.00, available at Little Beast. 

A very 2020 doggo gift. Owners can match their best pals in safe style while out for walks with this matching bandana-mask duo crafted from breathable 100%-cotton materials.

maxbone The Daily Walk Face Mask & Bandana Pack, $25.00, available at maxbone

Owners can also sport their #1 pet's mug on their mug with this customizable cloth face mask that is sure to bring joy to every socially distant person's path they cross while wearing it.

CharmWorthy Custom Pet Photo Cloth Mask, $12.95, available at Zazzle. 

There appears to be an entire subset of Amazon filled with artful cat-scratch boxes boasting 10,000+ rave customer reviews — therefore I'm pretty sure any of the statement-making designs will surely please a discerning cat and its equally discerning owner.

PetFushion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge, $49.95, available at Amazon. 

Now they can transform their pup's leash into an aesthetically pleasing decor piece with this artful creation. The leash is crafted from vegetable-tanned leather and the ergonomic walking handle from sustainably grown and hand-sanded bamboo.

House Dogge B-Boo Leather Leash, $85.00, available at West Elm. 

My mom sent me the dog version of this top-rated treat advent calendar and I (plus Arlo) concur that it is just delightful. This feline edition is packed full of 25-days worth of kitty treats — each made from high-quality, Scotland-raised Atlantic salmon that's omega-rich and free of antibiotics, grains, and GMO.

Snif-Snax Happy Holiday Cat Treat Advent Calendar, $9.99, available at Chewy. 

Make picking up number twos a much lovelier affair with one of these chicly handcrafted in the USA bag dispensers that will neatly attach to their pup's leash.

The Foggy Dog Clean-Up Bag Dispenser, $24.00, available at Anthropologie. 

Arlo wears this 100%-cotton bandana every day. It's survived rainy day walks, muddy-ball-chasing sessions, being dipped into her food bowl, and during one particularly queasy car ride — and it still looks vibrant and feels incredibly soft.

Harry Barker Madras Bandana, $12.00, available at Harry Barker. 

Treat a cat and their human to this incredibly cozy looking "hooded" bed crafted from the fleeciest sherpa material.

Wondershop Round Hooded Cat Bed, $19.99, available at Target. 

Go with a very giftable pupper-puffer jacket crafted from durable yet soft nylon and fashioned with a nifty snow-blocking hood. Hot tip: AE makes a human-sized version, too for major matching gift-set goals.

OFFLEASH By Aerie Puppy Puffer Jacket, $31.01, available at Aerie.