The best gifts for cat lovers

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best gifts for cat lovers

by Hannah Mellin |
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As cat lovers, we know that spoiling our little kitties is at the top of our priority list, but considering the best gifts for cat lovers for your loved ones should be something to consider. Or, yourself, of course, because why not? With Christmas around the corner, it's only right that your little furry pal gets a gift of their own under the tree.

Whether you're looking to get some more cat-themed decor in your home or just want to spread the feline love, look no further than our gift guide full of the best gifts for cat lovers in your life.

Best gifts for cat lovers at a glance:

Best game: Catastrophe Stacking Cats Game - View now on Oliver Bonas
Best personalised sweatshirt: Personalised Cat Lover Sweatshirt - View now on NotOnTheHighStreet
Best small cat gift: Curled Cat Wooden Tealight Holder - View on Amazon UK

No matter what you’re celebrating, be it Christmas, a birthday or even an anniversary, there’s something suitable for every occasion. We understand every cat lover is different, so we’ve got quite literally something for everyone, from homeware to subscription boxes, clothing, toys and even some great books.

So, treat your favourite cat lover to a gift you know they’ll adore and shop our pick of the best gifts for cat lovers.

The best gifts for cat lovers

Best personalised sweatshirt

Embroidered Cats Sweatshirtetsy

The perfect gift for cat lovers and owners, this sweatshirt features an embroidered cat line drawing that captures all their playful personalities. Its quirky design makes for a great birthday, Christmas or just because gift for animal lovers or pawrents.

Customer review: "Such a cute jumper. I'm a size 8-10 and a small fit perfect. Will definitely be buying more in the future. Love the design, and softer than I expected."

Best cat jigsaw puzzle

Cool Cats A-Z 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzleoliver bonas
Price: £13.99
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Walmart$16.99View offer

Who doesn't love a good puzzle? This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features a series of cool cats, fun and eye-catching it makes the perfect cat lovers' gift.

Customer review: "Bought this as a present for one of my best friends who loves cats and loves jigsaws. She said it was the best present she’d ever received."

Best personalised cat mug

We all know a crazy cat lady and this mug is purrfect for their tea and coffee. The cute mug is dishwasher safe and even comes in a nice gift box.

Customer review: "Lovely gift, arrived quickly and packaged very well."

Best budget cat gift

In Japanese culture, the Lucky Cat is a talisman for good fortune. This Lucky Cat by Donkey is beckoning you with his paws to come forward. Known as Maneki Neko, it is placed in the home or in a business to bring good luck to the owners and the place.

Best trending cat gift

Could you get any more adorable than this? A super fun and quirky gift, this dancing cat AS Pet Cat Airpod holder will bring a smile to any cat lover.

Customer review: "Quite small so I'm not sure how much they could hold but they make a great novelty ornament/gift. Impressed with the quality, even have little paw prints on the bottom. Would buy again."

Best cat game

Catastrophe Stacking Cats Gameoliver bonas
Price: £8
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The Catastrophe Stacking Cats game contains all you need to have stacks of fun, with 15 little cats to stack as high as you can. The ideal gift for any feline fans that love to entertain, this is perfect for any dinner party games.

Customer review: "Truly astounded by how much joy and frustration this game brought to the whole family. Brilliant."

Best foodie cat gift

Cool For Cats Biscuit Tinbiscuiteers

If you know a total cat lover who also loves a sweet treat, this Biscuiteers Cool For Cats Biscuit Tin is the one for you. Inside this gorgeous keepsake tin, you'll find the cutest kitten biscuits from tuxedo cats to Russian blues. Eleven lemon biscuits are presented in a square-edged keepsake tin.

Customer review: "Absolutely delightful and so beautifully made. I love the tin box that they arrived in, this will go on to be reused, and when I peeled back the paper to reveal the cat biscuits it made me laugh with delight. So clever, several cats, a milk bottle, balls of wool and little fishes all lovingly made. I found the biscuits a little on the firm side, but otherwise a gift I was delighted to receive."

Best cat scarf

Cat Print Scarfnot on the highstreet

A gorgeous ladies scarf featuring a super cute cat print. Large, soft and lightweight makes it perfect to wrap around the shoulders or cosy up in.

Customer review: "Bought this scarf set for my cat loving aunt as a birthday present. She absolutely loved it and was one very happy lady. Would definitely purchase from this seller again. Many thanks."

Best personalised gift

Personalised Cat Lover Sweatshirtnot on the high street

This is the purrfect jumper for any cat lover. The sweatshirts are super simple to personalise with a graphic that looks just like their feline friend! Available in both adult and children's sizes, everyone can be matching no matter their age.

Best small cat gift

Curled Cat Wooden Tealight Holderamazon
Price: £19.82

We love this adorable, handcrafted tealight holder in the shape of a curled-up, sleeping cat. Made in Thailand using sustainable wood, they're ideal for giving a cosy feel to any room.

Customer review: "Perfect little gift as part of a secret Santa."

Best socks for cat owners

Personalised cat socksprezzy box

Cat socks are always a fun and popular gift idea for any animal lover. Imagine the look on your loved one's face when the cat on their socks is their cat! These fun socks come in a choice of six colours and three sizes.

Customer review: "Great service and this item is a great gift! Highly recommend. Delivery was quick too."

Best planter for cat lovers

Standing Ceramic Cat Planter, H10cmnot on the highstreet

This trendy Standing Ceramic Cat Planter, H10cm is ideal for a cat-loving friend who also loves their house plants. You can choose from different sizes of pots and succulents, with options for hanging pots and stand-alone pots.

Best funny cat book

Cat Yoga: Purrfect Poses for Flexible Felinesamazon
Price: £10.99

This handy book of Yoga positions is a fun gift for fans of yoga and cats. This book will help you encourage your cat to perfect their yoga positions and stretches and you could even join in too!

Customer review: "A lovely little book. Also have the ‘Mindfulness for Dogs’ - great illustrations to make you chuckle. Highly recommend."

Best cat-themed jewellery

Sterling Silver Cat Stud Earringsnot on the highstreet

These adorable kitty earrings are a very special gift for cat lovers. The small studs have butterfly backs and are made from sterling silver. The tiny studs measure 8mm making them ideal for every sized ear.

Customer review: "Great for a cat lover who has everything."

Best cat colouring in book

Cats: Colouring for Mindfulnessamazon
Price: £13.79

This adult colouring book will please any cat lover! They will be able to unleash their creative side and create a fabulous world of colourful cats. Plus, as they focus on colouring in and forget the stresses of everyday life, they'll find calm returning.

Customer review: "I was not expecting what I received. This book has such good quality and thick paper, and 84 colouring pages, it's a lot bigger than I expected but I'm not disappointed at all."

Best collectable cat gift

Bounty the Cat Enamel Pinquinn the fox

This sweet pin from the Quinn the Fox range will please any cat lover as they can show off their adoration wherever they go.

Hannah Mellin is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Take A Break. Pets are her thing and she's on a mission to get every pet owner clued up on everything they need. She's a very happy owner of three cats, a tortoise and a sausage dog called Waffle.

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