I’m a cat mom and these are 5 things under $10 that I’ll be snapping up for my feline friend's in the Black Friday sales

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I'm one of these annoying people who has already done the bulk of my Christmas shopping, and while I love our two cats dearly, they tend to be last on the list — not because they're not important but because I find shopping for them a lot less stressful!

Saving them for last is almost like a fun reward at the end of all the present shopping for the human members in our family and I love the Black Friday cat deals because they let me pick up some great items that aren't going to put a dent in our budget.

The majority of us are continuing to feel the pinch and we simply don't have a lot of extra money lying around that we can spend on expensive products (no matter how much we adore our feline friends). That's why I wanted to put together a gift guide of items under $10 that I feel will be a huge hit with the cat in your life.

These items are all really useful and are a simple, affordable way to include your cat in the holiday season and let them know how loved they are. So, whether you're after a new cat toy or one of the best cat puzzle feeders, you'll find plenty of inspiration below.

Frisco Floral Wide Shape Elevated Non-Skid Ceramic Cat Bowl | 30% off at Chewy
Was $13.04 Now $9.13

<p>I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I only recently purchased Roxy an elevated food bowl. And it's made such a difference to her eating posture! I'm now on the hunt for one for Teddy and the bright and cheerful design on this one makes it a no-brainer. Not only does it look super sweet, but it's made from durable ceramic and will help slow your kitty down at mealtimes. At this price, I'll be picking up two and using one as a water bowl.

Catstages Kitty Lickin' Layers Multilayered Cat Fun Feeder | 55% off at Amazon
Was $11.99 Now $5.39

<p>Unlike Roxy, who has never been particularly food motivated, our six-month-old kitten, Teddy, is a huge foodie — so much so that she gobbles her food down way too fast (and then tries to help herself to ours!) Because of that, I'm really keen to try this puzzle feeder in the hope it may encourage her to eat at a slower pace. She loves wet food, so I'm thrilled that this feeder can take both wet and dry options and I really like the layered style, which features 80 different compartments.

PetAmi Fluffy Fleece Cat Blanket | 50% off at Chewy
Was $19.99 Now $9.99

<p>I'm always reluctant to spend too much on a cat bed as more often than not, Teddy and Roxy will sleep on our bed, in their respective hammocks, or on our desks while we work. But what they both absolutely love if they can get their paws on one is a warm blanket. This warm and comfy shaggy fleece throw is a total bargain at the moment and it's both machine washable and safe to pop in the tumble dryer, too. Available in a range of colors, I think this blanket is going to be a huge hit.

MeoHui Interactive Cat Toy Set | 6% off at Amazon
Was $8.99 Now $8.46

I know there's not much of a discount on this one but this interactive toy set has been a huge hit in our house — so much so that I'm about to buy Teddy and Roxy their third set. They absolutely adore these teaser wands that come with a variety of different attachments (the feathers are particularly popular!) and I'm a huge fan of how much control these retractable wands offer me. They remind me of using a fishing rod and I love how I can vary the pace and encourage them to run and jump. Great for offering tons of variety at playtime.

Want more discounts? Check out our guide to the best Black Friday pet deals. Or if you have a canine companion in your life, these Black Friday dog deals have got you covered.

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