Cheap green Christmas gifts for pets

These green Christmas gifts for pets are inexpensive and easy to make. You can re-purpose or use ecofriendly items to make special holiday treats and toys for Fido and Fluffy. Why spend a fortune on pet gifts for Christmas when you don't have to? Goodness knows, your shopping list is long enough already! And overspending is far from green.

Quick catnip toys

Use fabric scraps or cheap new fabric to make all sorts of catnip filled toys for kitty this Christmas. Be sure fabric is washed before use to remove factory pesticides. Cut into shapes, fill and sew together for quick toys. Not a seamstress? Make easy green catnip toys by laying catnip on a fabric circle. Pull up the corners. Tie a ribbon around it to keep catnip in. If kitty tears it open, don't worry. It won't harm them.

Homemade dog treats

Make your own homemade dog treats and food as low cost green Christmas gifts. Pet food recalls are scary for pet owners. Why not make your own healthy recipes and treats for Fido? There are plenty of recipes available online. Wrap them up in a pretty bow for Christmas.

Food gifts for rodents

Pets don't care if their Christmas gifts are wrapped. How about making your pet rodent a special salad or meal for Christmas? Why shouldn't pets have a holiday meal? This inexpensive gift for pets is simple to make. Not sure what fresh food and nuts are safe for your pet rodent? Check with your vet to be safe.

Gifts for the birds

Birds like Christmas gifts too. Check your bird manual to see what treats are appropriate for their breed. Don't forget the outdoor birdies! Pine cones can be spread with peanut butter and rolled in seeds as a cheap Christmas gift. Hang fruit slices up in trees or bird cages as edible holiday decor.

Cat grass

Grass is green in more ways than one. You can buy small "patches" of cat grass in the pet store for kitty this Christmas. This is an awesome inexpensive pet gift. Indoor cats will love having their own little grass patch. Consider making a larger patch using a cardboard flat, some soil and seed. Check with the pet store to see which seed is best for kitty tummies.

Pull rope

A tug of war rope for dogs makes an excellent green Christmas gift. Simply braid several strands of organic cotton rope together. Knot at the ends. Homemade stuffed toys for doggies can be made from scrap fabric and a little stuffing. Keeps puppies from chewing up shoes, toys, slippers and the couch.

Mitten toy

Here's a fun Christmas gift for pets. Use an old winter glove whose mate is lost.

For dogs, stuff with fabric and sew up the opening.

For kitties, sew dangling items from each finger. Use yarn, jingle bells or whatever else your kitty might enjoy playing with. Slip the glove on your hand and wiggle your fingers to make dangling items entice kitty.