Autumn may have only just begun but we’re already looking ahead to the festive season and ways we can mark the occasion with our pets. For us, there’s no better way to celebrate with your feline friend than with cat advent calendars! We humans aren’t the only ones who appreciate having a daily treat in the run-up to Christmas and that’s why pet Advent calendars are great for allowing our furry friends to join in with the festivities.
Best cat Advent calendars at a glance:
Advent calendars for cats are filled with delicious treats your kitty won’t be able to get enough of, with some also having cat toys and other surprises so they’re purr-fect for spoiling your moggy. Imagine the look in your kitty’s eyes every morning when you open the door on their very own Advent calendar and they’ve got a meaty treat, crinkly toys or catnip delight to look forward to. Not only will an Advent calendar bring daily excitement to your moggy but it’ll also strengthen the bond between you and your feline friend by giving them a gift to enjoy every day in the run-up to Santa Claws’ arrival.
Whether your cat loves pouncing on toys or nibbling tasty treats, cat Advent calendars will make every day leading up to Christmas a joyful one. So, without any further ado, here is our roundup of the best cat Advent calendars that will have your kitty purring with delight.
Best cat Advent calendars
Best cat Advent calendar overall
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Just like us humans are moving away from the tradition of just having edible treats in our Advent calendars, this Pets At Home All Kinds Of Treats Cat Advent Calendar is more than just food and as the name suggests, it's full of all kinds of treats. From toys and fashion, like a collar and bowtie, to money off vouchers to spend at Pets at Home in the future, as well as a selection of meaty and fishy treats, your moggy will be purring with delight when you open this every day in the run-up to the big day.
- 4 x pack of chicken treats
- 5 x pack of salmon biscuits
- 4 x pack of salmon canapes
- 3 x pack of duck stars
- 1 x silver crinkle
- 1 x bowtie
- 1 x toy mouse
- 1 x turtle dove toy
- 1 x collar
- 1 x pom pom ball
- 1 x £10 off furniture voucher for Pets at Home
Best luxury Advent calendar for cats
www.lilyskitchen.co.uk
For moggies who love nothing more than chowing down on Lily's Kitchen food at their mealtimes, this Lily's Kitchen Advent Calendar will certainly be a top choice for them. There are three different types of treats included, with each one made up of at least 10 per cent meat (whether that's salmon, chicken or turkey) 15 per cent hydrolysed chicken liver plus other natural ingredients so as far as treats go, they're packed full of goodness.
- Festive nibbles with Salmon
- Cracking Nibbles with Chicken
- Festive treats with Turkey
Best catnip cat Advent calendar
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If your kitty goes crazy for catnip, they won't be able to contain their excitement when they find out what's behind each door of the Pets at Home Christmas Cat Advent Calendar. Waiting for them behind each of the 24 doors is a delicious catnip and yoghurt-flavoured "chocolate" - don't worry though it's made with a cat-safe version! Each treat is worth 14.8 calories so weight gain won't be the thing your kitty gets this Christmas. Pets at Home have worked hard to make them 30 per cent less sugar than previous versions and the recipe is also low lactose and soya free, too.
- 24 x catnip and yoghurt cat-safe "chocolate" treats
Retailing at just £2, you'll be able to get your cat involved in all the fun of the festivities for less with the Webbox Festive Cat Advent Calendar. Much like the Pets at Home Advent Calendar we've featured just above, catnip-infused yoghurty treats await behind each window. Kim Wainwright, 57, tested this for Yours with her five cats and found they just couldn't get enough - in fact, one of her feline friends spent time licking the floor where they'd eaten their treat because they didn't want to miss a single crumb!
- 24 x yoghurt and catnip treats
www.petsathome.com
Your feline friend will have a very merry petsmas with the Pets at Home Christmas Meaty Treats Cat Advent Calendar to look forward to every day. A meaty delight awaits from day one all the way up to day 24. However, the biggest delight is that your moggy won't know what they're getting from one day to the next as there are four different flavours inside, including Chicken & Salmon, Duck & Chicken, Chicken & Tuna and simply Chicken, to keep them interested in what's to come. We love that these treats are star-shaped to add to the Christmas theme.
- Chicken & Salmon treats
- Duck & Chicken treats
- Chicken & Tuna treats
- Chicken treats
Best for multicat households
Let your feline friend know that the countdown to 'Santa Claws' has officially begun with the Rosewood Cupid & Comet Luxury Real Meat Advent Calendar for Cats. Every treat inside this Advent calendar is made from real meat so every day in December, you'll be providing your moggy with a protein-rich snack. Why we think this calendar is particularly good for households with more than one cat is that there are multiple of the same treat behind each door so that no one is left out.
- Chicken fillet mini strips
- Duck fillet mini strips
- Salmon fillet mini strips
- Chicken & Cheese duo bites
Best refillable cat Advent calendar
Just because your puddy cat may have dietary requirements or is a fussy kitty doesn't mean they should miss out on daily treats in December. The BRUBAKER Advent Calendar can be filled with whatever your kitty likes best so that doesn't necessarily have to be food, it could be little toys or a-pawable fashion accessories, like a Christmas bell for their collar. If you do want to give them food - the choice is all yours! You can opt for diet treats, snacks that are ideal for kitties with sensitive tummies and so much more.
- A 24-day Advent calendar shell to fill with whatever your kitty likes the most
Best cat Advent calendars FAQs
Are cat Advent calendars safe?
Generally, cat Advent calendars are very safe for cats as they're made with ingredients that are safe for kitties to digest. It's important to take a look at the ingredients of the treats inside a cat Advent calendar if your moggy has any allergies to see that it's okay for them to eat. You should avoid giving your cat treats with xylitol and chocolate, but Advent calendars for cats aren't made from chocolate anyways.
How to make a cat Advent calendar?
If your cat has certain allergies or a strict diet, you can make your own advent calendar filled with safe treats for them or even just their regular cat food kibble. You can buy empty Advent calendars, such as the BRUBAKER Advent calendar we've featured above, or you could make your own from an empty box or a hanging organiser and stuff it with all your cat's favourite treats, toys or even catnip.
Rosie Floyd is a Senior Home & Pets Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.