If you want to spoil a pet lover for the holidays, spoil their pets.

Ever since I adopted my senior pup, Poppy, from Muttville in San Francisco, I’ve relegated my wish list to anything and everything she might need. For my birthday this year, I asked for an Embark DNA test. (For Poppy, obviously!) I get such joy in giving her a new enrichment toy or treat. And let’s face it, a lot of pet items are for the pet guardians too. (Cats probably don’t need a stylish water bowl, but they sure do look good.)

Frustratingly, the cost of pet ownership has been on the rise: Thanks in part to private equity’s incursion into pet care, vet visits have gotten more and more expensive, and aren’t expected to go down anytime soon. Gifting someone a few essentials, or items they’d enjoy but probably wouldn’t buy themselves, can go a long way.

Fast Company and Inc. staff members shared their must-have pet picks that would make excellent gifts for all the pet parents on your list. (And FYI, this collection is purely fun recommendations; there is no affiliate revenue-sharing or anything of the kind. It’s totally for the love of pets!)

Woof

Woof Pupsicle: My high-energy mini poodle can crack most puzzle toys within a few tries and then grows bored, but she has yet to get tired of the Woof Pupsicle. I use it almost daily to provide mental stimulation. You can throw in fruits or freeze peanut butter, even squish in some chicken. It’s especially useful if you’re going into a long meeting and need something to keep the pooch entertained. —Sandra Riaño

Molly Mutt

Molly Mutt Wool Crate Pad Kit: While there are so many dog beds on the market, there were few choices I could find beyond polyester-fill. The Molly Mutt crate bed’s cushion insert is made of wool, and the bed + crate cover are 100% cotton. The covers are easy to remove and throw in the wash, the zipper closures are hidden, and shipping was fast (but this was prior to holiday shipping congestion). The crate pad even survived my teething puppy—I can’t say that about her first two dog beds! —Sandra Riaño

Inaba

Friends of Normie Friends of Normie

Friends of Normie Cat Scratcher: This also serves as a comfy bed for your fur child. You can set it up in different positions, so whether your kitty prefers to lounge or play, it’s a perfect fit, and cardboard panels can be reordered when worn. My eldest, Pikul, happily snoozes and scratches on it while I work and considers it his safe space. The best part is 20% of your purchase goes directly to supporting Friends of Normie, which is an amazing cat rescue group. —Daria Wilczynska-Phan 

TBTeek

Laser Pointer: Any brand, any company, any style—as long as the trusty ol’ red beam works. I have tried using laser pointers to play with my cats over the course of their lives and it never fails to engage them. Note: Do not point the laser at their eyes! And, because their inner hunter surfaces when they encounter the laser, do let them catch it every now and again. —Tania Rahman

Little Beast

Alaia Polo Sweater x Lisa Says Gah: This sweater from the Little Beast and Lisa Says Gah collab is the perfect gift for the Gen Z pet parent in your life. Little Beast paired with the beloved women-owned clothing brand to create accessories for pets, including this sweater, which has a matching human version! —Kat Kluge

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo (C210) camera: When I decided to become that cat lady, I put together a mental checklist of basic features I wanted in a camera: an attractive price point, reliable audio/visual live feed, remote access via mobile application, and, crucially, something that did not require (yet another) software subscription to meaningfully operate. I landed on TP-Link’s Tapo (C210). Although it lacked any brand appeal, for $29 in 2022 (now about $35) the camera seemed to check all the boxes, including the subscription requirement. Although buyers can subscribe to a service to record and store video, purchasing and inserting a third-party microSD card serves the same function for a one-time fee. One unexpected feature of the Tapo: It is verifiably pet-proof. After two years of tumbles, many caused by Sabrina cat herself, it still rotates a full 360 degrees, and sends out unnerving notifications when it detects her motion. Although these days I primarily use the camera when leaving Sabrina with a sitter (who has consented to its use), I feel peace of mind just knowing it’s there. —Chloe Aiello

Outward Hound

Snoop: I have yet to meet a dog who is disinterested in a Snoop. The round, treat-dispensing toy can stimulate a dog for long periods of time. It took my dog a few days to learn how to use the Snoop, which was great because all of the exertion tired her out. Now, she knows how to roll the ball around to get it to dispense treats, but it’s still enough of a mental workout and puzzle that it hasn’t gotten too easy. —Jessica Bursztynsky