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You may not really need an excuse to spoil your pet. But we could all use a little extra Christmas excitement. So why not get your pets a cute holiday present? We have some ideas that are sure to get their tails wagging. Whether you want to buy OR make your gift! And, because a happy and excitable pet can often result in a few stains… We also have suggestions for the best carpet cleaner for pets!

 

Best Gift Ideas for Your Dog

Homemade Cheesy Dog Biscuits

 

Roll up your sleeves and get a new kind of Christmas baking underway! You’ll need:

  • 125g cottage cheese
  • 75g grated parmesan cheese
  • 300g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

 

Preheat your oven to 200° C, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix together all the ingredients, and use a teaspoon to create about 40 small biscuits. Bake for 30 minutes and make sure they’re fully cooled before giving them to your pooch! Store in an airtight container and these cheesy treats will last for four weeks. And if there’s any mess afterwards, keep reading for our best carpet cleaner for pets!

No-stuffing Squeak Toy

 

Look, you love how happy a new pet makes your dog. But you don’t love it when a new stuffie gets totally eviscerated. Cotton fluff is a headache to clean up! That’s why we love the idea of no-stuffing squeak toys. There are a few DIY instructions online if you’re feeling crafty, but you can also buy them!

 

Best Gift Ideas for Your Cat

Homemade Catnip Kicker

 

If you’ve been sewing up a storm during lockdown, you’re probably on the hunt for a new project. Enter the homemade catnip kicker! You’ll need:

 

  • A square of material, or an old sock.
  • Tassels (optional)
  • Cotton or polyfill stuffing
  • 1 Tsp catnip

 

Take your square of material and fold it in half, then stitch all the edges except a small gap at one end. Sprinkle the catnip on your stuffing before inserting into your fabric or sock. Then sew up the remaining gap, and add fun tassels if you want!

Creative Cat Condo 

 

We might love cat condos more than our kitties! They can be made out of corrugated cardboard, PVC or wood. They can be modular and DIY, or resemble a palace. Whichever you go for, make sure to be mindful of the space in your house. Still, they can be a great source of climbing exercise for your cat, and save your own furniture from some scratching!

 

Best Carpet Cleaner for Pets Who Love Making Messes

 

Messes go paw-in-paw with pet ownership. So here is how to use the best carpet cleaner for pets when they cause a ruckus around your home. 

 

Best Carpet Cleaner for Pets: Cleaning up dog faeces

 

  1. Remove all solid residue from your carpet.
  2. Blot area with kitchen towel.
  3. Apply 1001 Pet Stain Remover and wait for a maximum of 5 minutes.
  4. Massage the product into the stained area.
  5. Remove excess liquid with a dry cloth.
  6. Leave the area to dry, then vacuum.

 

Best Carpet Cleaner for Pets: Cleaning up cat wee

If the urine is still wet, simply:

 

  1. Blot area with kitchen towel.
  2. Apply 1001 Pet Stain Remover and wait for a maximum of 5 minutes.
  3. Massage the product into the stained area.
  4. Remove excess liquid with a dry cloth.
  5. Leave the area to dry, then vacuum.

 

Encountering a dry urine stain and not sure if it was your cat or your dog? Here’s the best carpet cleaner for pets no matter the culprit!

 

  1. Apply 1001 Pet Stain Remover and wait for a maximum of 5 minutes.
  2. Massage the product into the stained area.
  3. Remove excess liquid with a dry cloth.
  4. Leave the area to dry, then vacuum.

 

Best Carpet Cleaner for Pets: Cleaning up muddy paw prints

 

Mud may not be a pet-specific, but you still want the best carpet cleaner for pets! All 1001 products are pet-safe, so just follow these steps:

 

  1. Allow the mud or soil to dry.
  2. Vacuum the area thoroughly until all the residue is removed.
  3. Apply 1001 Mousse.
  4. Gently massage into the stained area.
  5. Remove excess liquid with a dry cloth.
  6. Leave the area to dry, then vacuum.

 

Best Carpet Cleaner for Pets: Pet vomit on furniture

 

Ugh, it’s hard to enjoy a cuddle on the couch when there’s a permanent vomit stain beside you. Never fear, we have the best carpet cleaner for pets who have been sick!

 

  1. Remove all solid residue from your carpet.
  2. Blot area with kitchen towel.
  3. Apply  1001 Pet Stain Remover and wait for a maximum of 5 minutes.
  4. Massage the product into the stained area.
  5. Remove excess liquid with a dry cloth.
  6. Leave the area to dry, then vacuum.

 

After following any of these cleaning instructions, follow up with your fave 1001 Carpet Fresh scent, like Carpet Fresh Thai Orchid Pet. Then all trace of the mess will truly be gone!

 

Want More Pet-Specific Cleaning Advice?

 

Whether you just love cute pet pictures or collect cleaning tips, we have something for you! Head on over to our Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram or Tik Tok account for tips about pet-safe carpet cleaning solutions. 

 

Cupboard looking bare? You can pick up 1001 carpet care products at  Savers, The Range, Poundstretcher, and B&M. Stocking up your cupboard? Order from our Amazon Shop!

 

Pet gift ideas and the best carpet cleaner for pets