5 Great Gifts For Small Pet Lovers

Many pet owners treat their animals like children, so there is nothing better for an animal lover than getting a gift they can use with their pets. However, small pet owners may be particularly difficult to shop for. If you have a small animal lover in your life and you can’t think of anything to show your love on this Valentine’s Day, try one of these unique and creative gift suggestions.

1. Give the gift of memories

Unfortunately, our pets don’t live for as long as we do, which is why it’s important to have plenty of reminders of our pets. Framed pictures and photo albums make perfect gifts for people with small pets. Any animal lover will be happy to have a reminder of their pets and it won’t break the bank.

2. Arts and Crafts

When in doubt, make something! Whether it is a simple pet toy fashioned from household items or something more artistic, homemade gifts are perfect for your pet lover. A friend of mine gave me a small felt replica of one of my ratsas a gift. My girlfriend and I cherish the   memory this gift has provided. Another really easy DIY craft is to use cardboard to make tunnels and huts for rats. They love to hide and nest inside these tunnels. Also, they will use the cardboard to gnaw on in order to keep their teeth maintained. If you do decide to go this route, be sure to check that anything you are giving to an animal is safe for them to have.

3. “Luxury” Cleaning Supplies

If you know a small animal enthusiast like me, then you know they don’t mind getting their hands dirty during cage cleanings. I personally don’t always want to spend money on some of the more useful cleaning supplies offered from stores and online. To make life easier on your animal lover you can purchase them animal safe cleaning products that can help maintain the cage and reduce on cleaning time. These sorts of items go well with DIY crafts and can make for a very thoughtful and useful gift. My favorite website for pet supplies is http://www.drsfostersmith.com they offer discounts and fast shipping for a wide range of pet products.

4. Cage Accessories

If you have ever owned a small animal you know how destructive they can be. Having to buy new toys and hammocks every week can get expensive. If you want a simple and easy to find gift, go to your local pet store and find the small animal section. There is always a wide selection of toys and hammocks that would all be perfect for anyone who owns a cage full of furballs.

5. The Ball Pit

This is a very specific gift but I know it is something that I would love to have as a rat owner. This item is available from many online sellers. While it is originally designed for ferrets it can be adapted to work with most small animals. This gift allows the pet and owner to interact with each other outside of the cage and any animal lover would be more than happy to get more time with their pets.

There you have it! but hopefully helpful list of gift ideas for small pet owners. Don’t forget when you are shopping to keep the person in mind and make sure the gift fits not just the pet but also the owner. Always double check to make sure you are giving animals things that are safe for them to have, and most of all keep sharing the love.

What are your favorite gifts to give the small animal owner in your life? Leave a comment and let us know!