I kitty-sat my mom’s cat Mally last Christmas.

He had a bundle of presents under the tree and we were left with strict instructions to only let him have them on Christmas Day.

Like a small child, he woke me up at 5AM and headed straight for his food bowl, and then the Christmas treats, as if he knew what was happening. That made my day and watching him play with his new toys managed to make it even better.

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, you’ve had a whole year of love and joy from your fur children. I think we can all agree that cats and dogs make everything better, which is why they deserve a treat.

The wonderful folks at Pet Culture have selected their five favourite pet products for your cat and/or dog, which are guaranteed to get tails wagging.

PetKit 4-in-1 Cat Scratcher

In order for cats to be happy, they need to be able to play and hunt. They also enjoy a challenge, which is where the 4-in-1 Cat Scratcher from PetKit comes in.

It has a scratch pad, two balls (one with catnip and one with a bell), and a loop for your kitties to play with. Its sleek design also means that it will look a lot better in your home than those awful tower scratchers.

Fresh BioCleanAct™ Bowl with Accurate Weighing by Petkit

How you feed your pet is also important. All foods contain bad bacteria, and if your pet eats too much of that, they could experience diarrhoea or constipation.

Investing in a bowl like the Petkit Fresh BioCleanAct™ Bowl is ideal if you want to ensure that your pet is eating the right amount and avoiding bad bacteria.

It has a built-in digital scale and this, combined with the Petkit app, means that the accurate food quantity can be calculated according to the pet’s profile, like weight, age, breed, food brand, and so on.

GoShine Leash by Petkit

The right leash can make all the difference and it’s worth making an investment in something that will help you maintain control, is strong enough to hold your pet, but is also comfortable for them.

The GoShine retractable Leash is a good example of a leash that’s designed specifically with control and comfort in mind.

The GoShine comes complete with a spotlight for night walks, a telescopic structure that allows you to easily control how far you want your dog to go, and most importantly, it has a one-press locking system that will help you to pull your pup back in critical situations.

Pet Travel Bottle by Petkit

Your puppy probably loves tagging along for a run, or going walkies in the park. Just like you, however, they need to stay hydrated.

The Pet Travel Bottle by Petkit is the perfect companion to a day in the park, or a long walk. It’s also great for road trips when you need to give your pupper water, but don’t want the hassle of carrying a bowl around with you.

Doggie Baseball Caps

You’ve got your GoShine Leash, your Pet Travel Bottle, and now all you need is a little sun protection. These adorable Doggie Baseball Caps come in a variety of colours and sizes. They fit neatly onto your dog’s head so that he or she can enjoy running around without getting the sun in his or her eyes.

You can shop all of these goodies and tons more on Pet Culture.

Once your spoils arrive, all that’s left to do is bask in the joy on Christmas morning when your fur child gets their new toy, or goes on that first walk, all kitted out.

Your other best friend deserves it, after all.