Cute and colourful Penguin, Santa, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Reindeer cubes are the purrfect play-toy/relaxation holiday gift to give Meowser, especially is he’s super lazy or a tad on the grumpy side. Trust us. Your cat will be stalking, batting about and pouncing on these soft, felt toys before you can say Jingle Bells. And when he discovers the tasty catnip hiding inside: he’ll thank you.

Catnip Cube Toys C$1.75 each | My Pet Boutique

Nothing says loving like hanging a painted portrait of your furball over the fireplace at Christmas time. Paul Boddum, a Toronto-based modern and contemporary dog and cat portrait artist, has an uncanny ability of capturing your pet’s spirit in paint and on canvas and all he needs is a favourite photo. Plus, it will give Santa something special to look at while he’s busy filling your family’s stockings.

From C$300 | Paul Boddum

Oh for the love of napping. The holidays are loads fun and jam-packed with activity, but everyone needs a little quiet time at some point. The MollyMutt crate cover is not only pretty, with three great patterns to choose from (Title Track crate cover shown here), it also gives your dog a space to call his own. After Digger settles into his crate, roll down the door panel, snap it into place and voilà: instant, private, nap time. Oh, and did we mention that the cover is pre-shrunk and machine washable, too?

From C$45, available in sizes small, Medium/Large and Huge. Pillow sold separately | The Pawhaus Pet Boutique

Walking your dog isn’t glamorous, but he loves it and regular exercise keeps him happy and healthy. These stylish plaid leather leashes will add a dash of festive pizzazz to an ordinary walk in the park. So even if he can’t actually say the words: thank you, this is truly one of the best and most appreciated gifts you can give your four-legged friend.

C$45 | Barking Babies