THIS week the we launch our definitive guide to buying gifts for your family, friends and other assorted acquaintances over the Christmas season.

Stocking Filler will go out into the city and brave the cold and the crowds so you don't have to and then report back with the best buys that Bath has to offer.

Our first guide is for those people who want to treat their pets to something a little extra this festive period; pet owners who are prepared to do more than just drop some turkey under the dinner table or place a paper hat over the poor creature's ears for that amusing yuletide photograph.

So, without further ado, here's what you need to keep your furry friends happy this Christmas.

Speed Streak Racer: £12.99

A simple idea but an ingenius one. Put a sealed up hamster wheel into a toy buggy and hey presto, your rodent friend will be able to drag race his way around your grandparents' feet on Christmas Day.

Cat Tease: £2.50

It doesn't sound very nice but your cat will be as murderously entertained when it sees this fake mouse sitting in what appears to be another cat's mouth as it is chasing a ball and string. Perfect for keeping them entertained as you wrestle with the turkey.

Chocolate Christmas Pudding: £1.49

Just right when trying to stop the family dog whining as you watch the Queen's speech, this chocolate treat is filled with special dog chew which should see Fido gnawing happily away, giving you time to drink sherry, flick cold peas at your sister and stand to attention during the national anthem.

Cat 'trainer' bed: £22.25

Most cats would curl up on anything that is warm and soft (e.g. granny sleeping, mink coat) but this trainer bed is sure to brighten up any room and prove a funky addition to your home. It's colourful, the kids will love it and it has a deep, dark hole for your trusty mog to plant itself in until the celebrations are over and peace is restored.

All the above gifts are available at Bath Pet & Aquatics. Tel: (01225) 461461.