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Not as over-the-top as the crystal Christmas tree collar that was on our pets' gift lists last year, the Ice Collar is still a pretty blingy way to accessorize your pooch. The collar is made of Italian crocodile-embossed leather in high-gloss black and is studded generously with two rows of Swarovski crystals. Prices range from $78 to $110, depending on size.

If you have a very small dog, you might want to opt for the teacup version of the collar, which comes in both black and bright red.

UGGs are in, UGGs are out - it's hard to keep track. Fortunately, your pets probably won't care if you are coordinating your footwear with this adorable UGG Dog Carrier. The carrier is made of cozy shearling with rubber mesh on all the top, bottom and sides to provide plenty of ventilation. The liner is removable for easy cleaning and there are two pockets to store leashes, treats, etc. It has two rounded handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. The bag measures 14" x 9.5" x 10". Price: $260.

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Over the summer, we saw a cooling pet bed that was designed to help keep your pup comfortable on even the hottest of summer days. This heated pet bed does just the opposite. It is designed to stay at a constant 102F, which is comfortable for most cats and small dogs, as well as being therapeutic for older pets. It is even recommended by vets for animals with problems like arthritis. It is made of faux suede with a faux lambskin lining, all of which is removable and machine washable. Price: $60.

Most of the pet bowls that we have seen over the past few months tend towards sleek and modern, often metallic, designs that look good in contemporary homes without actually looking like they're just dishes for the dog. Everyday Studio's Acrylic Pet Feeders keep the minimalist look, but add a tiny hint of color that looks less stark than some of those other bowls. The bowls come in three different sizes, appropriate for the size of a wide range of animals, and have removable rubber feet to prevent slippage. They are available in four colors: carnation, clementine, crystal clear and glacier. Price: $50-100, depending on size.

Beds, whether they are for pets or not, are not really seasonal items, though it is hard to resist the appeal of a sleigh bed in the winter, when the very name manages to make it sound more romantic. This pet-sized sleigh bed has a powder coated brown iron frame and plush, hand-sewn cushions. The cushions are done in a machine-washable leopard print fabric and have concealed zippers, which prevents any fur from accidentally getting caught in the zipper's teeth. The beds are made-to-order and are available in three sizes: 10-lbs, 25-lbs and 50-lbs. Prices range from $220 to $450, depending on size.

Cats don't seem to get as large a percentage of the luxury pet goods market as dogs do. Perhaps the reason is that dogs are more likely to be taken along on shopping trips with their "parents," but cat owners are just as interested in pampering their felines as dog owners are in pampering their pups. Designer Archipod Cat Furniture is a piece that is just for cats. It is made out of industrial-strength corrugated cardboard with a maple base and functions both as a seat and as a scratching post. You might even be able to get away with calling it art before the cats get into it too much. It measures 25" x 33" x 12". Price: $369.

The problem with cats is that they have a tendency to scratch up your carefully selected rugs and furniture, potentially ruining any style other than shabby chic. The solution is to get a scratching post for Fluffy, but those don't generally make designer's hearts skip a beat, either - with the exception of the Everyday Studio line of scratchable cat furniture from designer Susan Kralovec. There are three designs, all made from triple-wall laminated cardboard with an enamel finish, which comes in one of four colors. We're not going to suggest that you change you decor to suit the scratching post, but it is an option. Especially if your cat already matched the rest of your furniture to a scratching post that wasn't as attractive as this one. Price: $155 ("pounce", pictured)

We know that people get some weird things done to their teeth from time to time, but we didn't know that they sometimes do the same to their pets. A dentist in Indiana put gold crowns on the lower front teeth of his 1-year old Persian cat, Sebastian. He was worried about the strength of the cat's teeth, given their unusual protrusion, and wanted the crowns primarily to reinforce them. The secondary reason was that "it was a fun thing to do."

The crowns cost about $900 each and can be done for any pet, though it's probably a bit kinder to the animal to do it out of medical need and not just to give your kitty some bling.