Five Gift Ideas for Your Pet

Christmas is less than four weeks away, and you may have a lot of shopping to do. Don't forget your animal companions. Here are five local pet gift ideas.

1. Food: Pets love food. You can pick up some top-shelf organic pet food at Owner Melanie LaRocca is passionate about giving pets healthy organic foods to improve their quality of life, and she points out that her store is having many holiday specials. You can also buy accessories there, like a new collar or cat toys or maybe even a sweater.

2. Exercise: Along with healthy food, a dog needs lots of exercise. In the busy winter months, you may not have much time for walking. So contact Tracey Zysk of about her dog walking services. She is also a pet sitter, so if you plan on taking a vacation and need someone to watch your pets while you're gone, you can call her for that too.

3. Training: Obedience training can be just as rewarding for a dog as it is for its owner. Help your dog better connect with you through training. now offers training, whether you have a new puppy who needs to learn the basics or an older dog who has never learned them. Trainer Amy Kisiel is certified through the Mount Ida College Dog Training Program and has volunteered at several rescue leagues, and BlueDog's founder Kimberly Palermo has been training dogs since childhood.

4. Physical Therapy: Is your dog getting up there in age and feeling tired or sore? provides canine physical therapy, including aquatic therapy and massage. The services are by appointment only.

5. Spa Day: Pets love to be pampered. Why not get your pet a day at the spa? offers grooming services and specializes in dogs, cats and birds. They offer nail trimming, ear cleaning, shampooing and blow-drying, de-fleaing, a hair cut, facial scrub and more. You can also buy pet clothing and accessories there.

What other ideas do you have for pet gifts? Discuss in the comments section below.