The holidays are a time for joy, family and of course, spoiling the ones we love most. That includes our four-legged family members, who deserve to unwrap a little magic of their own this season. If you’re wondering "what are the best holiday gifts for pets in 2025?", you’ve come to the right place.
At P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle and You), we create eco-friendly, thoughtfully designed toys and gear that delight pets and their people. This holiday gift guide features our top picks for holiday dog toys, enrichment gifts, cat toys and cozy accessories to put under the tree.
Why Give Your Pet a Holiday Gift?
Pets may not write letters to Santa, but they enrich our lives every day. Holiday gifts for dogs and cats go beyond being “cute”, they:
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Provide mental stimulation and enrichment during the busy holiday season
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Help reduce stress when routines change or guests visit
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Create photo-worthy holiday memories
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Show your pet how loved and cherished they are
Now, let’s dive into the best holiday pet gifts of 2025 to make tails wag and paws purr.
1. Snuffle Mat – Best Enrichment Gift for Dogs
Looking for an interactive dog toy that doubles as a brain game? The P.L.A.Y. Thanksgiving Snuffle Mat is a top holiday pick. This enrichment essential encourages dogs to use their natural foraging instincts by sniffing out kibble or treats hidden among soft fabric folds.
Not only does it slow down fast eaters, but it’s also a great way to keep pups entertained indoors when winter walks are shorter.
If you know a pup that loves snuffle mats, then add on one of our EverLick Mats to double the delicious fun! This easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe lick mat offers an engaging way for pets to enjoy their snacks.
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Keeps dogs mentally and physically engaged
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Promotes healthier eating habits
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Machine washable for easy cleanup
Perfect for: Dogs who eat too fast, pups that need mental stimulation and rainy-day play.
2. Home for the Holidays Toy Set – Best Christmas Dog Toys
What’s Christmas without festive toys under the tree? The Home for the Holidays Collection brings holiday cheer with plush designs like the Twinkly Tugger string lights, Fur-ever Naughty bag of squeaky coal, or Blizzard Buddy snowman.
Each toy includes squeakers and crinkle material for hours of festive fun, making them as cute as they are entertaining. They’re also the perfect props for holiday photos of your pup in front of the tree.
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Festive designs made for Christmas 2025
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Engaging squeakers and crinkles
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Soft plush fabric doubles as a cuddle buddy
Perfect for: Dogs who love plush toys, photo sessions and festive family fun.
3. Paw-nukkah Collection – Best Hanukkah Dog Toys
Photo by @piza.with.dogs
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your pup this season! The P.L.A.Y. Paw-nukkah Collection is a festive set of plush toys designed to bring Hanukkah cheer to the whole family. From a squeaky menorah to a 3-in-1 gelt coin pouch and plush dreidel, each toy is crafted with interactive features like squeakers and crinkles to keep dogs engaged.
These toys are not only adorable but also durable, making them a meaningful gift for pups in households that celebrate Hanukkah, or for anyone who loves adding variety to their dog’s holiday toy box.
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Festive Hanukkah-themed designs
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Interactive squeakers and crinkle sounds
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Soft plush fabric for both play and snuggles
Perfect for Families celebrating Hanukkah or anyone seeking unique holiday dog toys beyond Christmas.
4. Barktender Collection – Best Dog Toys for Pet Parents Who Love a Laugh
Photos by @parker.iggy
Every holiday party needs a little cheer, and the Barktender Plush Dog Toy Collection delivers. Featuring whimsical takes on cocktails like the Pawtini and Pup-arita, these toys are both hilarious and huggable.
They squeak, crinkle and make the ultimate conversation starter at family gatherings. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a photo of their dog “cheers-ing” with their own cocktail?
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Fun, giftable designs
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Durable plush with multiple textures
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Great for holiday photo ops
Perfect for: Social pups and pet parents with a sense of humor.
5. Snuggle Bed – Best Cozy Gift for Dogs and Cats
Sometimes the best holiday gift isn’t a toy, but it’s a cozy place to rest after playtime. The bestselling P.L.A.Y. Snuggle Bed is the ultimate in comfort for both dogs and cats. Its convertible design allows it to be shaped into a bolster bed, a cave, or a flat mat, giving pets the option to lounge just the way they like.
Made with ultra-soft fabric and eco-friendly stuffing, it’s the kind of gift that makes nap time even sweeter. Available in stylish patterns, it blends seamlessly with your holiday décor while keeping your furry friend cozy all winter long.
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Convertible 3-in-1 design (bolster bed, cave or mat)
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Ultra-soft fabric and eco-friendly filling
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Loved by both dogs and cats
Perfect for: Pets who love to burrow, curl up or sprawl out.
6. Camp Corbin Collection – Best Adventure-Themed Dog Toys
The Camp Corbin Dog Toy Collection is designed for adventurous pups who love to explore. Inspired by P.L.A.Y.’s beloved pup Corbin, this line includes playful designs like a squeaky campfire log, a cuddly s’more and a mini tent.
With interactive features like squeakers, ropes and crinkles, these toys bring the joy of camping indoors, no matter the weather!
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Outdoor-inspired designs for adventurous pets
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Multi-textured for endless fun
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Great for photo sessions with pups
Perfect for: Active dogs and families who love the outdoors.
7. Feline Frenzy Cat Toys – Best Holiday Cat Gifts
The holidays aren’t just for dogs—cats deserve their own stash of presents, too! The Feline Frenzy Meowy Christmas and Kitten Mittens sets are designed to keep cats active, engaged, and entertained with adorable plush shapes for the holidays. Plus, they all come stuffed with catnip to keep the games enticing!
Each toy is made with eco-friendly materials and filled with USDA-certified organic catnip, making them safe, sustainable and irresistible to cats.
Holiday Gift Highlights:
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Organic catnip keeps cats coming back
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Multiple shapes and textures
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Eco-friendly and safe design
Perfect for: Cats who love to pounce, bat, and stalk.
Wrapping Up: Holiday Pet Gifts That Keep Giving
This holiday season, make your pet’s wish list complete with gifts that enrich their lives and bring joy to yours. From the Snuffle Mat for enrichment to festive toys like the Home for the Holidays collection, every item on this guide has been thoughtfully designed with pets and their people in mind. Like our Soltice Lounge Bed pictured above, with each bed purchase, we donate another bed to a pet in need through our Warm Bellies initiative.
You may be shopping for an adventurous dog, a cozy snuggler or a curious cat, and P.L.A.Y. will have the best holiday pet gifts of 2025 to keep tails wagging, whiskers twitching and other pets in need happy.
So go ahead, fill those stockings, wrap those beds and get ready for a holiday season full of love, laughter and plenty of play!
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