Ready, set, SHOP!!  For your pets, of course.  If you’re like me, you always remember your four-legged friends as much as (if not more so than) your two-legged friends at holiday time.  I tend to spoil my boys (Bob and Zak) each and every year with an overload of treats and toys.  If I don’t do it, you can bet my family and friends will.  Just thought I’d help out all of my fellow pet shoppers with some of the latest and greatest pet holiday products!  You’re gonna love these!

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, many individuals are on the hunt for gift ideas for their fellow pet lovers or for their own pets.

Recently, Pet Socialite Events invited 25 pet product designers and companies to showcase their latest pet products at the “No Place Like Home” pet product showcase in New York City.

Guests at the event had the opportunity to check out the latest innovative pet products for the home. From hangout spots and games to cleaning and safety products, these solution-oriented products are ideal additions to any holiday gift list.

And best of all, most of the items retail for under $15.

For curious cats, the Bunkbed and Playroom from Pioneer Pet combine your cat’s favorite pastimes: playing and sleeping. After working out by batting toys, your feline can crash out on the top bunk or escape into a secluded hideaway. And the handy rooftop provides your cat with the opportunity to scratch an appropriate surface — instead of your sofa leg!

To challenge your dogs, try the unique line of puzzle toys from Kyjen. Most dogs instinctively enjoy the challenge of hunting and seeking out the hidden food, and these games occupy and challenge your dogs’ cognitive skills.

Even fish can get in on the fun with a fish school training kit. Your swimming friends can learn soccer, fetch — even basketball!

And for kids who are learning to take care of the family pet, check out the dog-sized kid leash from Pet Acoustics. The product is ergonomically designed for kids to give them control and confidence while walking their dog.

Also, if you’re looking to spice up your dog’s dinner table, check out the pet bowl placemat from Dogs Unleashed (pictured). In pink, blue, or tan — and at a retail price of only $5.99 — this affordable mat soaks up spills to make clean-up a snap.

Happy shopping!  Until next time, keep your helmet on. -Ang