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5 Affordable gifts for your furry friends

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SMU chapter.

As Christmas inches closer, there are multiple check lists that need to be done before the holiday comes- specifically, shopping for the right gift for your loved ones. Family, friends and most importantly, our pets must receieve a present that reflects their personality and shows how much you care. To make your holiday shopping load a little lighter, here are five, college-budget gift ideas for your pets:

1. Uncle Milton’s Pet Eye View Camera, $37

Ever wonder what life looks like through the eyes of your cat or dog? To find out, simply strap this detachable camera to your pets collar and start recording. This miniature camera records video in auto-interval settings (one, five and 15 minutes) and can store up to 40 photos. The pet-eye view camera also comes with a USB cable and is PC and Mac friendly.

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2. Cat Nap Cocoon, $53

Does your cat need a cute, cuddly and spherical place to sleep inside? If so, then the Cat Nap Cocoon is the perfect gift for your feline friend. Measuring 36 cm/ 14′ wide, 18, cm and 7′ high, the handmade wool vessel is a soft cubby hole for your cat to sleep in. The flexible material folds two ways- inflating like a sphere to sleep inside but also flattening to a cushioned seat for your cat to sit on. The cat cave comes in a variety of colors like red, grey, green and white.

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3. Dog Hoodie, $19

Need a way to keep your dog warm this winter without compromising his effervescent style? Look no further- Fancy’s dog hoodies made with a polyester-cotton blend will bundle your dog up while making them look super trendy. The hoodie comes in sizes XS to XL and is offered in red and orange. 

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4. Itch, $50

Adding a clever, modern and home-deco twist to the original cat-scratch post, Supermarket has designed a minimalist scratch pad that can easily be mistaken for wall art. The .75 inch x 9 inch x 9 inch design offers a vertical scratch pad for your cat, with a thick wooden frame to protect your wall while adding style. Scratch pad centers are offered in green or gray, and catnip can be placed inside or rubbed into the inserts to entice your feline to play away.

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5. Musical Animals, $12

Similar to Build-A-Bear, Canine Styles has invented a toy for dogs that incorporates audio to stimulate and entertain your pet. From chickens to pigs to monkeys, each plush toy comes with their own build-in sound chip of realistic animal noises. The toys are the perfect size to squeeze, hug and chew for your dog to play with all Christmas day.

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Olivia is a Contributing Writer for Her Campus and a junior at Southern Methodist University. Her intended major is Journalism with a minor in Business Management. At SMU, she is the Managing Editor for SMU Campus Weekly and an associate for the Best Buddies program. In her free time, Olivia can be found eating sushi, cuddling her dog Arlow or working out. Be sure to follow her on Snapchat @livnguyen.
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