Top holiday gifts for pets

Princessa Crystal Cat Collar. For the fashion-minded feline (or feline parent), these collars feature a sparkling Swarovski crystal chain and shimmering glitter band, handcrafted in Italy. You can purchase online for $45 US.

ZEN feeding bowl and mat. Provide your cat or dog with a little ‘feng shui’ at meal-time. The set includes a weighted bowl and matching non-skid mat in a natural bamboo weave. Prices range from $18 to $42 US depending on size of bowl.

Fashionable pick-up bags. It’s the unfortunate part of dog-ownership, the picking up part. If you’re tired of walking around with poop bags, take a hint from Hollywood celebrities who have been seen sporting fashionable pick-up bags. Available in a variety of colours, they attach to your leash and can hold your cell phone, too. The bags sell online for $15 US.

Nonalcoholic beer for dogs. Share a beer with your best friend. You and your pooch can unwind together after a trying day at work/doggie day care with Happy Tail Ale. Made by Dog Star Brewing Company, the brew is made of artesian water and malted barley, flavoured with all-natural beef drippings, and fortified with glucosamine for healthy joints and vitamin E. Prices vary by retailer, but according to the website, the doggy beer sells online for $2US per bottle or $8.75 for a six-pack. (Tidbit: According to media reports, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been spotted picking up a six-pack of Happy Tail Ale.)

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