Getting the Best Christmas Pet Gifts for Dog Lovers and Their Pampered Pooches

Clinton, Tenn. (PRWEB) November 27, 2007 -- If there's one thing pet owners enjoy year-round, it's their pets. Chuck Yost of Secure Pets (http://www.securepets.com) discusses how people can brighten the lives of their favorite dog lovers this Christmas season with pet gifts.

"Pets become a part of our families, and yet so many people forget about the when holiday time comes," said Yost. "Getting a nice pet gift this holiday season will make your favorite pet lover's Christmas."

For Christmas shoppers looking for dog lover gifts on a budget, Yost suggests individual doggy day spa products starting at $14, or a dog spa gift set starting at $30, as potential pet gifts. These gifts include specially formulated shampoos, bath spritzes, and even an all-natural paw rub that heals and moisturizes a dog's paws. Another dog gift suggestion is a heated water bowl, which starts at $35.

"With outside dogs, you have to worry about their water freezing up over the winter," Yost said. "A heated water bowl keeps the water from freezing, so the dog will have a fresh, unfrozen supply of water all winter. It's a little extra something that will really help both pet and owner."

For those who have a little more to spend on pet gifts, Yost recommends heated pet beds. Beds range from $50 to about $75. Most have removable heaters, and the beds themselves are machine-washable.

"Heated beds are especially good gifts for sick or older dogs, though they're usually reserved for inside dogs," Yost said. "Even with the heater on in the house, a dog's favorite sleeping place may still be pretty cold. With the temperature steadily dropping, you'd want your pets to be as comfortable as possible."

People who have higher budgets or friends with outside dogs have the option of insulated dog houses, which run $125 for small- to medium-sized dogs and start at $219 for large ones. Yost suggests these pet gifts for outside dogs, especially those who live in much colder climates.

"Dogs need protection from both the cold and the elements, unless a dog has been specially bred to withstand the cold," Yost said. "A relatively warm, insulated dog house would be an excellent dog gift idea for the Christmas season."

For more information about potential pet gifts, visit Secure Pets online at http://www.securepets.com

About SecurePets

SecurePets was founded in 1996 as "Bolts & Bytes." They've been providing quality products for pets for more than 10 years, and they use many of the products in their own homes. Their goals are:

?    To sell only high-quality, safe products for pets.

?    To go the extra mile in satisfying our customers.

?    To provide superior technical service for both installation and troubleshooting problems.

?    To deal with our customers in a fair and ethical manner in every way.

?    To be honest with our customers, even when it is not financially advantageous to do so.

?    To treat our customers with respect.

Press release provided by Xeal Inc. (http://www.xeal.com)

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