If you have ever tried to buy a present for someone whose cat runs the house, you know the drill. The best gifts for cat lovers are the ones the cat actually uses, not the ones that sit on a shelf looking cute. We put together seven picks that do both. Every one is under $30, every one is in stock right now, and every one has a real job to do in a cat household.
1. Cakes Cat Bed, $17.98
This one wins on charm alone. It is a soft bed shaped like a little cake, sized 60 x 30 x 60, so it fits a curled-up cat with room to spare. It works in a sunny corner, at the foot of the bed, or tucked beside the sofa where the cat already naps anyway. See the Cakes Cat Bed
2. Cat Ears Cat Bed, $29.99
A bed with ears and a cat face built into the design. It is the kind of gift that makes the person laugh when they open it, then makes the cat claim it within the hour. At $29.99 it is the priciest pick on this list, and still under our $30 cap. See the Cat Ears Cat Bed
3. X-Shaped Cat Bed, $17.00
Simple, sturdy and easy to love. The X shape gives a cat a snug spot to curl into, and the dark brown and light brown colours sit happily with most living rooms. A solid choice when you want something useful rather than flashy. See the X-Shaped Cat Bed
4. 5 Pack Vegetable Catnip Plush Toys, $14.99
Five kicker toys in one pack: carrot, eggplant, okra, chili and corn, all filled with catnip. Indoor cats go mad for a good kicker toy, and having five means there is always a spare when one disappears under the fridge. This is our pick for the cat who already has everything. See the Vegetable Catnip Toy Pack
5. Cat Princess Chair, $22.99
Some cats are not pets, they are royalty, and their humans know it. This little chair gives a cat her own throne, and it looks the part in a bedroom or reading nook. A fun gift for the friend whose cat has a better seat than most of their guests. See the Cat Princess Chair
6. Green Single-Layer Cat Toy, $10.99
The cheapest pick on the list, and sometimes the simplest toy is the one a cat plays with for hours. At $10.99 it is a perfect stocking stuffer, a Secret Santa filler, or a little extra to tuck in with a bigger gift. See the Green Cat Toy
7. Handheld Dog Cat Shower Brush, 2 Pack, $17.99
Two brushes, one long and one short, with a liquid dispenser built in and soft silicone bristles for bathing and massage. It turns bath time into something closer to a treat, and it is a genuinely useful gift for anyone who washes their own cat or dog at home. See the Shower Brush 2 Pack
That is the full list: seven gifts, all under $30, all ready to ship. If you want more ideas, browse our full Pets range, and if you are setting up a corner for a new arrival, our guide on how to set up a cozy cat corner pairs well with any of these picks.