Remember back in grade school when you would send candy grams to all your friends (and your crush)? And remember how excited you were to receive one (especially from a secret admirer)? Well, this Valentine’s Day, we’re going old-school and treating our pet—and all their furry friends—to a pet-friendly version of candy grams: cookie grams.
These Valentine’s Day cookie grams for dogs and cats are so easy to put together, too. All you need are treat bags, ribbon, our printable Valentine’s Day e-cards and a batch of fresh, homemade cookies (we’ve linked to our dog- and cat-friendly cookie recipes below). Or, you can fill the bags up with tasty store-bought treats. They’ll love those, too.
Go on, get assembling—and share the love!
Supplies
Treat bags
One treat bag per pet!
Ribbon
6-inch strip, one per bag
Valentine’s Day cards
Download printables here.
Treats
Make homemade cookies:
- Dog cookie recipe
- Cat cookie recipe
Both recipes include instructions on how to make pet-safe frosting.
Don’t forget the heart-shaped cookie cutters!
Or buy treats:
- Milk-Bone Sweetheart Snacks Mini’s Dog Treats ($7)
- Bonne et Filou Strawberry Macaron Dog Treats ($20)
- Pounce Crunchy Tuna Flavor Cat Treats ($3)
- Rachael Ray Nutrish LoveBites Cat Treats ($2)
- Shop all Valentine’s Day treats here.
Instructions
1. Fill the bags with treats.
If making cookies, be sure they’re fully cooled and that the frosting’s hardened before putting into the bags.
2. Hole-punch the printable cards and slide ribbon through.
Print the cards as small or as big as you’d like!
3. Tie the bags with ribbon.
And voila! They’re ready to hand out.
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Remember, treats should only constitute a small percentage of your pet’s daily food. Treats should not make up more than 10 percent of your pet’s diet (and if your pet is overweight, it should be even less than that). For example, if your pet needs 200 calories per day, they should have no more than 20 calories from treats. Feeding too many treats can lead to nutrient deficiencies. If your pet has health issues (including sensitivities to fats) or if you have any concerns, consult your pet’s veterinarian before offering any new treats.
From all of us at BeChewy, Happy Valentine’s Day to you, your pet and all their friends! For more V-Day gift ideas, check out the best Valentine’s Day gifts for dogs and dog lovers (according to pet parents like you!)
Attributions
Kristine Cannon
Kristine is Chewy’s Senior Editor. When she’s not at a music festival (Bonnaroo, FTW!) or traveling abroad (I miss you, New Zealand), she’s See More
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