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You're making your list, and checking it twice, and asking yourself "has Fluffy been naughty, or nice?" With the holiday shopping season already upon us, PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. offers some suggestions for pampering your four-legged friend during this season of giving with gifts for both pet and pet lover.

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From apparel to stocking stuffers, PETCO and www.petco.com have everything to meet your companion animal's needs this holiday season.

Warmth and Fun: PETCO has apparel for your pet, from scarves and sweaters to Santa outfits and ho-ho-hats. The Dickens' Closet line has stylish accessories such as boots, jackets, hats and bandanas -- holiday-themed or everyday wear -- ranging in price from $1.99 to $24.99.

The Necessities: Tired of Fido or Fifi drinking out of the toilet? Then consider giving them the gift of cycling water this holiday. The Drinkwell Pet Fountain and the Petmate Fresh Flow filter and aerate continuously move water to keep it much fresher than standing bowl water. They satisfy the urge for running water and so help eliminate jumping on counters in search of dripping faucets or lapping from the porcelain punchbowl. In addition, they can encourage pets to drink more water, cutting down on urinary tract and kidney problems. They range in price from $34.99 to $44.99. There are also a wide variety of water bowls and feeding dishes to make your pet's meals more festive. And at the other end of the cycle, the Litter Free Self-Washing Litter Box is a cat-owner's dream. A four-step process ensures that the Litter Free will always be clean, odor-free and ready for cats to use. Instead of conventional cat litter, it is filled with washable granules that are treated and sanitized during each cleaning cycle. The Litter Free is designed to be attached to your home's plumbing system, which allows it to wash waste into a closed chamber, where it's converted to wastewater, which is then flushed away.

Toys! Toys! Toys! Although practical gifts are nice, everyone wants something frivolous in their stocking (remember how you felt when Aunt Emma gave you the box of Fruit of the Looms?). And pets are no different when it comes to really enjoying the presents they receive, so consider these items when making your list. For your feline friends, catnip is not the only treat to get those whisker pods at full alert. From the Panic Mouse to the Talk To Me Treat Ball, PETCO has something to keep even the most aloof cat interested. And for the dog in your life -- from the chewer to the chaser -- there is something on our shelves to make their holiday merry and bright. Running the gamut from the simple, such as Nature's Animals Gourmet Dog Bones, to the extravagant, like the Kreature Komfort Beasley's Couches, we've got you and your dog covered.

Wind and Sea: Dogs and cats are not the only pets who can have their holiday needs met at their neighborhood PETCO. Fish tanks and decor, bird playpens and swings, and habitat enhancements for reptiles and small animals are also available in our stores and online.

And for the pet lover, PETCO has a variety of items -- from pet-themed ornaments to calendars and Christmas cards -- to satisfy your interest in celebrating your companion.

Books and Calendars: Whether you want a different pooch smiling at you each month as you tick off the days, or just want to read about the mystery of cats, PETCO has a wide variety of items for the animal lover. Books such as "What Cats Teach Us," "101 Uses for a Golden," "Why Dogs do That" and "Lab Rules" line the store shelves. A mix of calendars celebrating a number of pets are also available.

Holiday Items: Ornaments, pens and greeting cards -- all with animal themes -- are also available at PETCO. In addition, you can find animal-related picture frames, pet cookie jars, and even Kay Berry Remembrance Garden Stones for the cherished pet who has passed on.

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SOURCE: PETCO