Are you one of those people scratching your heads and wondering what to buy your pets?
The Herald has compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas for pets to help their owners.
The list has two sections – from a little more affordable to pricey and more expensive – and is based on various business advertisements recently seen in our local newspapers. Please note: The amounts are estimated and simply guidelines.
Good luck with your shopping …
Cats:
Pricey and more expensive:
• Condos – expect to pay between R900 and R1 350
• Cat tree – expect to pay between R1 400 and R2 300
• Pet carrier – expect to pay between R900 and R1 100
• Playpen – expect to pay between R1 200 and R2 000
• Drinking fountain – expect to pay between R700 and R1 200
A little more affordable:
• Scratch pole – expect to pay about R600
• Collar – expect to pay about R500
• Bed – expect to pay between R265 and R380
• Pet conditioner – expect to pay about R90
• Scratch mouse – expect to pay about R140
• Food – expect to pay between R90 and R550
• Scratch post – expect to pay about R200
• Lead and harness – expect to pay between R150 and R350
• Litterbox – expect to pay between R190 and R340
Dogs:
Pricey and more expensive:
• iFetch (automatic ball launcher pet toy for small to medium-sized dogs) – expect to pay about R2 600
• Outdoor bark control (an anti-barking device) – expect to pay about R1 000
• Pet carrier – expect to pay between R900 and R1 100
• Playpen – expect to pay between R1 200 and R2 000
• Drinking fountain – expect to pay between R700 and R1 200
A little more affordable:
• Food – expect to pay between R300 and R1 200
• Treats – expect to pay about R50
• Chew toys – expect to pay between R30 and R250
• Safety harness – expect to pay between R90 and R140
• Bowls on a stand – expect to pay between R200 and R350
• Bowl – expect to pay between R100 and R150
• Collar – expect to pay between R90 and R150
Birds:
Pricey and more expensive:
• Cages – expect to pay between R2 700 and R4 000
A little more affordable:
• Food – expect to pay between R20 and R400
• Perches – expect to pay about R30
• Toys – expect to pay between R40 and R200
• Rope and swings – expect to pay between R30 and R70
Fish:
Pricey and more expensive:
• Aquariums – expect to pay between R1 100 and R20 000
A little more affordable:
• Food – expect to pay between R40 and R300
• Fish nets – expect to pay about R30
