Updated 29 May 2026
Christmas is a time of giving gifts to your family – and that includes your pets. Here are four gift ideas for a cat lover and their cats that you can get from Petbarn for under $20.
1. Toys
Christmas isn’t just about presents — it’s also about spending quality time with your family. One of the best ways to spend time and bond with your cat is playing with them. They’ll love chasing this little Santa teaser toy and hunting some Christmas mice.
2. Cardboard cat scratcher
At first glance, a cardboard cat scratcher might seem like a lame gift, like socks. But to your cat, it’s amazing. They’ll appreciate having a new place to act out their scratching instincts.
3. Christmas accessories
Hosting a Christmas lunch? Your cat will want to be the centre of attention. Dress your cat up for the occasion with a Santa hat or reindeer antlers.
4. Tasty treats
Cats may not be able to eat many of the foods we enjoy on Christmas, but they won’t mind if they have their own treats to eat. Spoil them with some delicious fish treats or delectable Leaps & Bounds creamy treats.
Now, you should be overflowing with gift ideas for a cat lover and their feline best friends. Want to spoil your cat even more? Check out out our gift ideas with gifts under $40. And if you’re shopping for Christmas presents for a dog, we’ve got that covered too.
Buy the perfect present for your cat from Petbarn’s 2024 Christmas collection. Available instore and online.
About the Author
Rebecca Daly BVScVeterinarian & Content Writer
After graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Queensland in 2017, Rebecca spent two years working as an equine veterinarian in New Zealand. Upon returning to Australia, she completed a Bachelor of Communications from UQ in 2023. Rebecca is passionate about educating pet parents so they can provide the best lives for their pets. She is the pet parent of a cat named Edith, a domestic short hair adopted from a Petbarn Adoption Centre.
