How to Give Pet Lover's Gifts for Mother's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Food and water bowls
Pet brush or comb
Nail clippers
Collar and leash
Dog bed
Pet toys

Step 1:
Give new food and water dishes as your pet lover's Mother's Day gift. Most pet supply stores carry a large selection of plastic, metal and ceramic bowls. You may even be able to personalize a bowl with your pet's name.
Step 2:
Create a pet lover's basket of grooming gifts for Mother's Day. Include brushes, combs, dog shampoo (if applicable) and nail clippers that are appropriate for the breed of cat or dog. Some animals do not mind being brushed, and both the pet and owner can enjoy the bonding time.
Step 3:
Outfit your wife's or mother's dog with a new collar and leash for Mother's Day. Choose items that match each other or are her favorite color. Be sure you know what type of leash the pet owner prefers before you buy one.
Step 4:
Personalize a new dog bed and give it to your favorite pet owner as a Mother's Day present. Companies that personalize items such as this often need several weeks' lead time, so you will need to think ahead for this kind of gift.
Step 5:
Wrap up some pet toys for Mother's Day. Choose catnip-filled toys for cats. Plastic or rawhide bones or squeaky toys are ideal for dogs.
Step 6:
Take a picture of your wife's or mother's pet and give it to her in a picture frame. If you do not have access to the animal in order to photograph it, choose a pet-themed frame, so she can add a picture later.

Tips & Warnings

Though it may be tempting to give an assortment of pet treats and food as a Mother's Day gift, it may not be best for your pet. Most animals fare better when they stick to one type of food. Frequent changes in brands of pet food can wreak havoc on a pet's digestive system.
Never give a pet real bones. Small pieces can break off and cause the animal to choke.

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