Homemade Pet Gifts

All of the species on Earth agree: when it comes to gifts, a homecooked meal just can't be beat. So, preheat the oven, and get to work on one of these pet-approved dishes:

• Puppy Meat Loaf
• More Dog Food Recipes
• Cat Food Recipes
• Bird Food Recipes

Tuck that box of store-bought pet treats in the back of the cabinet, and whip up a batch of fresh-from-the-oven goodies to replace them. Your furry friend is sure to thank you, and then quickly beg for more:

• Video: Homemade Dog Biscuits
• Peanut Butter and Bacon Oatmeal Dog Biscuits
• Savory Chicken and Vegetables Dog Biscuits
• Sweet Potato Pie Dog Biscuits
• Peanut Butter Spice Dog Biscuits
• Banana Cinnamon Dog Biscuits
• Canned Dog Treat Recipe
• Video: Healthy Dog Snack Recipes
• Refrigerator Dog Biscuits
• New York-Style Pizza Dog Biscuits
• Beef and Carrot Dog Biscuits
• Bacon Snickerdoodles for Dogs
• More Dog Treat Recipes
• Holiday Fruitcake Recipe for Birds

Forget about spending a bunch of money on pet toys. You can make your own out of leftover crafting supplies. Just a few bits of fabric and yarn will yield all manner of pet play things.

For Cats:

• Fish-Shaped Cat Toy
• Video: Make a Fishing Cat Toy
• Mouse Cat Toy
• Felted Mouse Cat Toy
• Video: How to Make a Cat Toy Puzzle
• Video: Make a Sock Cat Toy
• Make a Felted Cat Toy
• Video: Make a Rising Cat Toy
• Tube Cat Toy
• Make a Cat Nip Toy Pouch
• Make a Cat Tree and Other Cat Toys
• Scratch Pad

For Dogs:

• Dog Bone-Shaped Dog Toy
• Fleece Pom-Pom Ball

For Birds:

• 5 Bird Toys You Can Make

Keep your pooch snuggly warm and runway-ready. All of these outfits and accessories are easy to make and will fit better than anything you'll find in stores. Think of it as pet couture, minus the price tag:

• Coat Pattern for a Small Dog
• Turn a Sweater Sleeve into a Dog Shirt
• Knit Dog Bandana Pattern
• Quilted Dog Bandana
• Fleece Snuggle Blanket with Sleeves

Treat your pet to a perfectly-sized bed and blanket in a fabric that matches your decor:

• Small Pet Bed
• Large Pet Bed
• Pillowcase Dog Bed
• Turn a Pillow into a Pet Bed
• Knit Pet Blanket
• Make a Fleece Snuggle Bag