As the holiday season approaches, we’re all thinking about finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones, and you know that includes our canine besties and fur babies. Yet we also know that it’s important to think about supporting small business and being eco-friendly. Well, good news: Curbicus is here with a holiday gift guide of seven products that dogs will love from companies focusing on quality and sustainability. Check them out!
Cute Dog Sweater - $65
With the colder weather moving in, what better way to treat your pooch than to a cozy sweater? The Cute Dog Sweater by Our Green House is hand-made in Peru with high-quality alpaca wool, and comes in sizes for dogs ranging 6.6 to 31 pounds. The sweater is hypoallergenic, offers a leash opening, and lives up to its name – how cute!
Feast Mat - $27.95
The Feast Mat by West Paw is a combination lick mat, slow feeder, and enrichment toy, perfect for keep your furry friend both safe and entertained as they eat. Made with Seaflex®, a blend of recycled ocean-bound plastic and zero-waste Zogoflex, the Feast Mat is dishwasher safe, BPA/phthalate/latex free, and sturdy enough for dogs of any size.
Skin Soother - $14.95-$28.95
Another perfect product to protect your pups from the cold weather, the mega-popular Skin Soother® balm by Natural Dog Company makes a great stocking-stuffer. Made entirely from organic, plant-based ingredients, the balm treats dry, itchy skin as well as hot spots, rashes, allergy irritations, bug bites, and more. It comes in four sizes including an easy-apply stick, and since the ingredients are 100% edible and non-toxic, you don’t have to worry if pets lick it off. Natural Dog Company even carries similar products for treating dry, cracked noses and paw pads.
National Parks Dog Collar - $28
Cycle Dogs has a no shortage of awesome eco-friendly dog supplies, but we especially love their hand-made collars and leashes made using recycled materials. The collars have water-proof recycled rubber backings, are adjustable and machine washable, and the leash attachment ring even doubles as a bottle opener! In sizes that fit dogs from 30-110 pounds, they come in a wide variety of colors and patterns – our favorite is this National Parks collar and its matching leash.
Better Bone - $12.49-$23.99
A natural and sustainable alternative to nylon, rubber, and PVC chew toys, the BetterBone is made with 100% natural and renewable ingredients. BetterBone comes in three durability levels – soft, medium, and hard – and three sizes to fit every chewer, from rambunctious Pomeranian puppy to delicate senior Great Dane. They even come in unflavored and beef-flavored varieties. Best of all, the BetterBone company is dedicated to making each order completely carbon neutral, from production to shipping
Hanukkah Gelt Organic Dog Treats - $13.99
For families including their pups in Hanukkah celebrations this year, these gelt-themed coconut and blueberry organic dog treats from Lord Jameson make a perfect present. Vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, these tasty morsels are made in small batches and filled with all-natural ingredients like peanut butter, oats, and dates
Yule Log Interactive Snuffle Toy - $21
If you're looking for a festive Christmas gift, this Yule Log Snuffle Toy from The Foggy Dog would be perfect for the curious canine. Featuring three hidden treat pockets as well as crinkle and squeak elements, this is a toy that entertains all five senses while looking festively adorable to boot. It’s machine-washable, made with fair-trade and eco-friendly manufacturing, and every order includes a food donation by The Foggy Dog to dogs in shelters.
We know that holiday shopping can be stressful, so we hope that our gift recommendations help you find some amazing eco-friendly pup products and companies to check off your list! Plus, don’t forget: Curbicus is available for pre-order now, so we’ve even got you sorted for next Christmas as well! Happy holidays!
Written by Cara Broel
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