Don’t forget to hit the local pet store when you do your holiday shopping this year. Chances are, you have a pet owner on your list. Approximately 40 percent of U.S. households have a pet, and these pet parents (don’t call them dog or cat owners!) need supplies year round.

Here are great ideas to help you give a thoughtful gift to your pet-owning friend, classmate or co-worker.

Stainless Steel Water Bowl

Plastic water bowls are a cheap choice for pet owners, but chemicals from plastic bowls can leach into the water and cause pet health problems. A stainless steel water bowl will last for years and make your giftee remember your thoughtfulness.

Look for bowls that include a fountain, which circulates the water and makes it more enticing for dogs or cats who will drink more often, stay properly hydrated and stay healthier.

A Pet Magazine Subscription

Help your friends stay on top of their pet’s care, and remind them of your thoughtfulness all year long with a subscription to a pet magazine. Here’s a list of 10 options.

Light Lasers for Cats (not Dogs!)

Watch a YouTube video of a cat chasing a laser dot on a wall or floor and you’ll know why these are hysterical and appreciated gifts. In addition to providing your pet parent hours of fun, you’ll give the gift of exercise to the cat.

Dogs don’t react as well as cats to these lasers and might become confused and depressed, according to some animal experts, so opt for this gift for Fifi, not Fido.

How about New Leash (But not Retractable!)

Many pet owners don’t realize how dangerous retractable leashes are until it’s too late. They are so dangerous, some municipalities have banned them. When dogs see a squirrel, car or other chaseable object, they run so fast that their pet parent doesn’t have time to stop the leash, often ending in tragedy.

Make sure to buy a leash at a local store that lets the owner return it for a different color, length or other option.

Pet Grooming Tool

You can usually tell a home that has a pet without seeing the dog or cat – because of cat hair. Grooming tools are a great way for pet parents to keep their kitty or pooch trimmed between trips to the groomer or vet.

Dental Care Visit

Yes, you can buy a dog or cat a toothbrush! And they’ll love you for it. Other dental products for pets include chews, flosses and sprays.

Gift Certificates to Pet Shops, Vets or Groomers

If you’re not sure exactly what pet gift to give your friend, try a gift certificate. Most pet parents use the services of a groomer, dog walker, doggie daycare center or professional pet sitter at some time during the year. A gift certificate to a local pet store will get used quicker than you can bark “thank you.”

Doggie DNA Testing

DNA testing for dogs isn’t just a fad. Even professional trainers are sometimes surprised to learn what breed they really have on their hands. Knowing a dog’s correct breed helps with nutrition, behavior training and medical treatments, and helps a veterinarian or pet sitter give better care.

Pet Vehicle Accessories

A dog jumping into the front seat while you’re driving can cause a traffic accident. Animals that aren’t harnessed are also more likely to be seriously injured during a traffic mishap. Give the gift of safety with a backseat dog harness.

If your friend has an older pooch, consider a vehicle ramp that helps geriatric dogs get in and out of cars and trucks with ease. A seat cover that prevents dogs from shedding or leaking on car seats is another gift pet parents appreciate.