The meow-st wonderful time of the year is approaching faster by the day. Santa Claws is coming to town soon. Okay, bad puns aside, it seems like you’ve started to consider getting holiday gifts for the notorious cat lover or pet parent in your life. Whether you have a pet or not, getting a gift for your loved one's furry friend can be a lot of pressure. Chances are that since you clicked on this article, being a cat lover is a key part of their personality. They love their fur baby (or, babies) so much that it can be stressful to think about getting them something they'll really love.
Have no fear because Women's Health has you and the cat lovers in your life covered with some seriously paw-some ideas. Plus, these unique gifts for cat parents work for birthdays or for someone who just got a new kitten, too. There are endless ways to go about gifts for cat lovers, from personalized decor to unique treats and even funny knick knacks.
These fluffy felines deserve the very best—their love has gotten us through a major life event or two—so here's a list of 55 best gifts for cat lovers for a variety of price points and personalities.
Your friend is sure to swoon with these picks. And who knows? You might finally get in the cat’s good graces and get to go in for a lil' head scratch the next time you visit. (But don’t come for us if it doesn’t work out!)
Let’s get to shopping, all you cool cats and kittens!
1. Platinum Plated Cat Analog Quartz Watch
Check the time and find this cute little face staring back at you! Complete with glasses (because duh), this watch is too cute to pass up.
2. Custom Pet Portrait
The furry best bud, the king of the castle, the apple of your pal's eye gets the art treatment in these custom portraits. Talk about a masterpiece.
3. Zen Garden Mini Litter Box
All the calming perks of a zen garden, but with a fun twist: I present the zen garden mini litter box! It comes with a bag of sand, two tiny cats, a rake, and a book on the positive effects of mindfulness.
4. Cat Ear Cable Knit Beanie
A winter hat that’s comfy and cozy and allows them to be #twinning with their favorite four-legged friend? Truly a cat lover's dream.
5."Crazy Cat Lady" Candle
This candle tells a major truth bomb that your friend will probably agree with. This hand-poured soy candle smells good, too—and you get to choose from 12 scents.
6. Cat Necklace
This kitten is ready for their next formal affair. If your friend is a jewelry lover, they'll totally love this chic sterling silver necklace..
7. 'Understanding Cat Behavior' Book
Cats are notoriously mysterious, but this book can help the feline lover in your life get a peek into their behaviors. What are the secrets they're trying to tell us!?
8. 'Made From Scratch' Woven Dish Towel
Cats > humans. You know it’s true, so might as well declare it with this dish towel.
9. Cat iPhone Case
This iPhone case is an excellent choice for any cat and iPhone lover. It comes in a variety of different phone sizes, too.
10. Pet Carrier Backpack
The worst part of any cat lover's day—no doubt—is when they have to leave their pets at home. But with this cute little backpack, they don’t even need to!
11. Cat-Opoly Board Game
This game is an updated take on the classic board game, Monopoly. It's perfect for a game night, so all their cat-loving friends can get in on the fun.
12. Cat Game With Scratching Pads
If the cat lover in your life can't be around to play with their furry friend for a few hours during the day, they'll have you to thank for keeping their cats occupied.
13. Wearable Hooded Blanket
Forget about your friend leaving their blankets to get around during the colder months. This wearable blanket will keep them cozy and stylish.
14. Cat Paw Seat Cushion
If the cat lover in your life always complains about their back pain, help them out with this super comfortable seat cushion. It looks cute, too!
15. Glass Self-Watering Globes
If your cat lover is also a plant lover, they will totally appreciate you for getting them these self-watering globes. This way, they can spend more time with their cat and less time stressing about their plants.
16. Cat Scratcher Lounge
As a professional lounger, any feline deserves this cozy sanctuary. Cats will love this new two-in-one bed and scratcher, and your friend will love the mod look of the piece...win-win!
17. Cat Coasters
If your cat person is one of those hosts who always (lovingly) pesters guests to use a coaster, these will do the trick—and protect surfaces against hot cocoa drips.
18. Cat Socks
Cat socks Monday, cat socks Tuesday, cat socks Wednesday...you get the picture. Your resident cat lover can don these purr-fect socks every day of the week.
19. PetSafe ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box
This self-cleaning litter box is a true game-changer. It saves your giftee the daily horror of cleaning tons of cat sh*t and really, isn’t that the greatest gift?
20. Fancy Cat Tumbler
This tumbler—featuring many cats and funny cat sayings—holds 24 ounces of liquid. Its seal keeps liquids cold (or hot) and is dishwasher safe.
21. Cat Ring Ceramic Jewelry Tray
Want to really kill the gift game? Treat your cat lover to a stunning jewelry tray to hold all their bling.
22. Bluetooth Speaker with Feline Music
This simple bluetooth speaker comes with music that is perfect for your friend's cat. Why should you be the only one who gets mid-day jam sessions?
23. Cat Sleep Mask
Rest easy for a cat nap with this eye cover. The basic black is universal and tasteful.
24. Cat Crochet Pattern
If your cat lover is crafty, they'll love this adorable (and festive!) crochet pattern. Throw in yarn and a yummy hot chocolate mix to set them up for a cozy evening this winter.
24. Cat Tarot Deck
Ideal for the witchy mystic, this feline-ified tarot deck adds a pinch of cat-titude to your loved one's next reading.
26. Soft Jerky Cat Treats
Because your pal's cat deserves to treat herself, too. Made by 14-year-old Ava Dorsey, these wild-caught salmon treats are free of any additives or weird, unrecognizable ingredients.
27. Cat Leggings
Your friend can be a loud and proud cat person in these *premium* leggings. Plus, with sizes small to 3X, they are available for many body types!
28. Ceramic Cat Measuring Spoons
Maybe a new kitchen item will inspire them to get their cat-treat bake on? But if not, these measuring spoons are so charming, it’s fine if they just sit on display like a piece of art. (As long as their kitty knows better than to knock them over.)
29. Post-It Notes Cat Dispenser
Since it’s never Bring Your Cat to Work Day (lame), surprise them with this job-approved desk buddy. Include a message that you also donated a few bucks to her favorite animal charity and good luck outdoing yourself next year!
30. Funny Cat Mug
*Cue Reba's "I'm A Survivor" that's all over TikTok RN* In all seriousness, when is your bestie's cat going to get her own job? She doesn't pay rent.
31. Cactus Cat Scratcher
If your cat lover has cacti dotting their window ledges, why not treat their kitten to one of their own?
32. Engraved Necklace
If Kylie Jenner can wear a "Stormi" nameplate, then surely your cat-loving pal can wear one that says the name of their favorite feline.
33. Cat Tote Bag
This cute cat tote is perfect to hold groceries, cat treats, library books, and more. Use this to hold other gifts, or give it alone with some flowers or wine.
34. Morning Person Sweatshirt
Felines bring major sass and cat-titude when it comes to the way they wake their humans up in the morning, so chances are that your cat lover has become a morning person, whether they like it or not. At least they'll wake up in comfort with this cozy af sweatshirt.
35. Night Owl Sweatshirt
Let’s be honest, your cat-loving friends and family members would probably love to RSVP "no" to every set of plans just to stay up late watching movies while snuggled up with their fur. This adorable sweatshirt is loved by lots of Women's Health editors (even the dog lovers, tbh).
36. 'Cats and a French Press' Art Print
Life's all about coffee and kitty cats, amirite? This print brings the best of both worlds together in one playful print.
37. Cartoon Cat Pajama Set
These are the cat's pajamas—literally. They'll throw this set on for cat naps, long snoozes, and Zoom meeting-free days.
38. 'Working from Home with a Cat' by Heidi Moreno
From afternoons with their cat playing "If it fits, I sits" with their desk setup to making themselves comfortable on their yoga mat, this playful illustrated book will make your giftee laugh. (But on the real, cats are the best kinds of coworkers.)
39. Catmas Graphic Tee Shirt
Good luck trying to think of any better holiday attire. A Cat-Mas tree?! Simply genius!
40. Best Friends Yoga Mat
With this yoga mat, your favorite cat lady can do her cat pose while looking at a cat! And, since this yoga mat is from Best Friends Animal Society, 100 percent of the proceeds help to save the lives of homeless pets.
41. Catcus Plant Long Sleeve T-Shirt
It’s a CAT-cus. Get it? With puns and cats, you can't go wrong.
42. 'Need Wine Right Meow' Tumbler
Perhaps the only downside of cats is they can’t actually drink wine with their owners. But at least with this double-insulated travel tumbler, which can be used as a coffee mug or wine glass, they know what you’re sipping on right now.
43. DJ Kitty Cat Vinyl Decal
This DJ-ing kitty sticker decal is the perfect addition to any laptop. Pick a size and color— your favorite cat lady will love you forever.
44. Soft Nail Caps For Cat Claws
I have one word: iconic! A gorgeous mani for your friend's cat and also, maybe this will cut down on some of the scratches around their home...
45. 'C Is For Cat' Print
Part of this artist’s alphabet series, this cute "C is for Cat" print is a great choice for apartment decor, or even a nursery.
46. Cat Beer Bottle Opener
Crack open a cold one with the help of these smiling kittens. How could they say no to these cute faces?
47. Cat Vinyl Stickers
These stickers (which come in a pack of 50) are perfect to put on water bottles, laptops, doors, cell phones, books, eyelids, and more. For just $6, it’s a great gift that can be dispersed to a few of your cat-lover friends.
48. Cat Fleece Throw Blanket
Does your pal love to snuggle up with their cat and throw on a good movie—Garfield, perhaps? Or maybe Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Holly Golightly’s cat is UNDERAPPRECIATED, to say the least). If so, this purry blanket is exactly what they need.
49. Cute Cat Enamel Lapel Pin Set
The gold etching on these black-and-white tabby twins takes cat jewelry from awkward to adorable. A great stocking stuffer, they’re perf for jazzing up their favorite jean jacket and wearing her proud cat-lady status like a badge of honor.
50. 'Doodling for Cat People'
No need to be a professional artist—just a kitty-crazed queen to enjoy this book filled with more than 50 drawing prompts (cats in clothes! cats in action!) and fun feline facts. Illustrator Gemma Correll has created a perfect way for your cat-lover friend to zen out when they're in the mood to be a homebody (hanging with, of course, their little nugget).
51. Cat Clock
The time is right to surprise your cat-obsessed bestie with this clock. The modern shape makes for a just-right hint of cattiness.
52. Set Of Three Cat Planters
The only way this present could get cuter? Add some succulents! These ceramic beauties are going to win the heart of your cat lover and their fur baby.
53. Cat-Shaped Towel
Make sure their guests are reminded of who the real boss in the house is every time they use the restroom. Bathroom selfies never looked so good.
54. Wine Lives Kitty Drink Markers
Give them a bottle of their favorite red paired with these color-coded cats. That way, the next time they throw a party, guests will know which drink belongs to them (and claim it before their cat sips out of it).
55. Cat Tea Infuser
Tea time! Fill this not-so-scary black cat with loose tea leaves and seep inside your friend's mug. (I don't even have a cat and I want one.)
Sabrina is an editorial assistant for Women’s Health. When she’s not writing, you can find her running, training in mixed martial arts, or reading.
Emily Shiffer is a freelance health and wellness writer living in Pennsylvania.