Pet Gift Ideas from Oprah’s Vet

Wonder what Oprah is buying her dogs this Christmas? Well, we don’t know…but we do know what Oprah’s veterinarian is recommending for pet gifts!

Dr. Shelly Rubin, a six-time author and longtime veterinarian to Oprah’s dogs, has released a list of a few of his favorites, with toys and treats that encourage good health and exercise at the top of the list.

For starters, Dr. Rubin recommends you give your pet the gift of true well-being by improving your dog or cat’s nutrition and switching to a quality natural pet food brand. “I like Wellness because it’s made with wholesome natural ingredients,” says Dr. Rubin. “The full line of dry and canned recipes for dogs and cats are inspired by the simple, pure and natural foods that we enjoy choosing for ourselves. With Wellness snacks, like Wellness WellBites®, WellBars® and Pure Rewards® for dogs or Wellness Pure Delights® for cats, your pet can indulge in a nutritious treat, like we all do at the holidays, and you won’t have to worry.”

Dr. Rubin also advises pet parents to measure the amount of food they’re feeding each day to keep pets from packing on those holiday pounds.

Especially for Cats

Your furry feline friends are certain to love simple toys they can bat around with their paws. Little balls with feathers or catnip inside are great exercise toys. A laser light you can shine on the wall and have your cat chase is a favorite of Dr. Rubin’s. Cats are sometimes just as happy with ping pong balls to bat around, paper bags to run in and out of, and cardboard boxes to hide in – they’ll be sure to have fun romping in and out of all those holiday boxes and bags under the tree! Just be sure to keep the tinsel and ribbons away from those curious kitties. In addition, scratching posts, kitty condos, and window perches are great ways to fight boredom and keep your cat active.

Especially for Dogs

For those canine companions on your list, remember that dogs need to chew and they love to fetch. Puzzle toys that hold treats or a measured amount of your dog’s daily food ration are a great way to keep Fido chewing and busy for a long time, especially when there’s holiday company at your house. This year Dr. Rubin is giving motion-activated treat-dispensing toys and balls to the deserving dogs on his list.

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DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.

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