Best pet Advent calendar for furry friends big and small

The Lily's Kitchen Advent Calendar for Dogs will fit perfectly into your pup's daily routine during December. In a change from previous calendars by the brand, they've swapped baked bites for meaty treats that will surely get your pooch's mouth-watering.

It includes Turkey Bites with Cranberries, which are made using a grain-free recipe, Chicken & Quinoa Bites that feature a gentle dash of ginger for that festive touch, and Chicken and Beef training treats to grab their attention.

Reviewed by Yours Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool: "My older dogs Bailey and Toby love the treats in this Lily's Kitchen Advent calendar. Now that they're getting older, they can't quite crunch biscuits like they used to, but these meaty treats are soft enough for them to sink their teeth into. Behind some windows, there's more than one treat, which is a nice touch, as they can have one in the morning and one in the evening, or you can share them out if you have multiple dogs like I do."

If you’re always sharing a little “cheese tax” with your furry friend whenever you’re in the kitchen, then the Pooch + Mutt Cheese Fondue Dog Advent Calendar is a must-have! Each door hides a tasty cheese-flavoured treat your pup will love sinking their teeth into. Not only are these treats delicious, but they’re also packed with goodies like collagen for a shiny coat and probiotics for smooth digestion—giving your dog a daily boost of health. And the best part? The recipe is grain-free!

Reviewed by Senior writer Rosie Floyd: "If your dog’s got a soft spot for cheese, this calendar will have them coming back for more. Gina usually bolts at the first sight of cardboard, but this time, the cheesy aroma drew her right in! Fair warning: the cheese scent is pretty intense, so it may not be everyone’s cup of tea - but trust me, your pup will be in heaven!"

Just how human Advent calendars have evolved from just being chocolate, the Pets at Home Christmas Giant Treat Advent Calendar For Dogs isn't just about food. It includes Christmas-themed toys, such as a plush Christmas tree, festive fashion, like a bandana and a collar slider, vouchers towards Pets at Home grooming and fashion, and of course, tasty treats, such as biscuits, rawhide and chicken sausages. As there's so much variety inside, there's something for every adult dog's preference.

Reviewed by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd and her Yorkshire Terrier Cross, Gina: "It’s such a treat to have an Advent calendar for my dogs that goes beyond the usual snacks! Don’t get me wrong, there are still plenty of delicious goodies to keep tails wagging, but I love that this one mixes things up with fun toys and accessories. If human Advent calendars can include more than just chocolates, why shouldn’t our pets get the same variety?"

For a Christmassy feel that's safe for dogs, try the Webbox Dog Safe Chocolate Advent Calendar; it contains carob but no dangerous cocoa. It's suitable for pups as young as 3 months old and contains no grains or wheat.

Reviewed by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner and Cocker Spaniel, Dash: "For a budget-friendly pick, the Webbox dog Advent calendar offers a safe and tasty way for my dog Dash to enjoy the holiday countdown! Made with carob, it lets him join in the fun without any tummy troubles. Since carob is a bit of a new taste for him—he’s usually more into savoury snacks—it’s a unique change. The pieces are on the thinner side, but it’s still a delightful little morning treat that starts his day on a festive note!"

The Pooch + Mutt Dental Sticks Advent Calendar has an individually wrapped dental stick behind each of the 24 doors to keep their teeth and gums looking and feeling healthy and fresh throughout December. It includes four flavours - Peanut Butter, Turkey and Hemp, Spirulina and Mint and a limited edition Cheese Fondue.

The Scrumbles' Dog Advent Calendar is a surefire way to get your pup in the festive spirit with delicious natural treats behind each door. The Gnashers dental sticks, chicken nibbles and calming nibbles are not only tasty, but come with added prebiotics to keep your furry friend feeling good. The treats also are gluten-free so they'll be kind to pups that have sensitivities. Your hound's countdown to the holiday season will be filled with excitement when they've got this Scrumbles Advent calendar to open.

Treat your four-legged friend to their very own Advent calendar wreath filled with a choice of 24 bone biscuits or dental sticks. You can personalise the wreath with your pup's name and with festive ribbons that you can use again for years to come by adding your own treats to the structure. We'd recommend hanging this Personalised Dog Advent Calendar Wreath high enough to prevent excitable jaws from snapping up treats early.

Get your furry friend ready for the holiday season with the Tails.com Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar. Tailored for dogs of every size and breed, starting from 12 weeks old, these Goose, Turkey, or Duck stars and Peanut Butter paw biscuits are sure to add joy to your pup's festive countdown.

Enjoy peace of mind, knowing that these treats are crafted without any harmful additives like added sugar, artificial colours, or flavours. Plus, each recipe is made without wheat, ensuring a wholesome and delicious experience for your canine companion.

Reviewed by Yours writer Arabella Horspool "Toby was more than delighted with his Tails.com Advent calendar, he got a whiff of those stars and was waiting patiently for me to get them out. I was particularly impressed with the cardboard packaging, which is recyclable, as well as the size of the paws and stars, which were chunky, substantial biscuits that didn't disappear in one bite."

The countdown to Christmas will officially be on for your fabulous feline when they're receiving a treat from the Pets at Home Christmas Cat Advent Calendar every morning to the lead-up to the 25th. There's a catnip-flavoured treat behind every door and they're snappable so you can easily break them down to suit your cat's size and diet. With no added artificial flavours or colours and ingredient details on the back, you'll know exactly what you're feeding them every day.

Reviewed by Affiliate Operations Manager, Adam Binnie and his cat, Sock: "The Pets at Home "All Kinds of Treats" Advent Calendar offers a delightful countdown for your cat! Starting with a £10 cat furniture voucher (a nice bonus for you), the calendar then rolls out a mix of protein-rich treats, from salmon to duck and chicken, with various textures that my cat, Sock, absolutely loved. As December progresses, the surprises grow, featuring toys and even a scrunchy turtle dove that Sock couldn’t resist—probably catnip-enhanced! With a mix of treats and toys, it’s a well-rounded calendar sure to keep cats of all personalities entertained."

This advent calendar regularly goes in and out of stock due to its popularity so be sure to scoop it up quickly when it comes back!

Lily's Kitchen Advent Calendar for Cats is filled with yummy daily treats that will hopefully keep them from some Christmas tree-climbing antics! Behind each door, you'll find 'Cracking Chicken Nibbles' and 'Festive Salmon Nibbles', both of which are naturally delicious and fresh and are sure to get your kitty purring with delight every single day in the run-up to Christmas day.

Reviewed by Hannah Mellin: "My three cats are always on the hunt for more food/treats so I couldn't wait to try out the Lily's Kitchen advent calendar with them. First of all, I loved the packaging, simple and classic and a proper Christmas countdown. Full of natural fresh treats, they got a selection of chicken and fish treats to choose from each day and I loved that there wasn't just one treat behind the door - there were four! My tabby Olive gobbled them all up straight away and loved it."

Another great option from Pets at Home's pet advent calendar range is the Pets at Home Christmas Meaty Treats Cat Advent Calendar. It's ideal for moggies aged six months and older who love a more meaty treat to sink their teeth into. It's filled with tasty chicken, duck, salmon and tuna treats inside, and just like the Catnip calendar, you can break them into smaller bits so the treat giving can last that little bit longer.

Reviewed by Affiliate Operations Manager, Clare Bradley and her cat, Sushi: "My cat Sushi has been thrilled with the Pets at Home All Kinds of Treats Cat Advent Calendar! Unlike her usual bite-sized snacks, these treats are a bit chunkier, so she has to spend more time munching—which means extra entertainment for her. So far, she’s loved every flavour, without a single snub! The treats do have a pretty strong smell (not my favourite part), but Sushi doesn’t mind at all. All in all, it’s been a fun and festive way to treat her each day, and she eagerly waits for her daily surprise!"

The Scrumbles Cat Advent Calendar is the purrfect way to get your kitty into the festive spirit. It's full of delicious natural treats including dental cat treats and calming cat treats too. The dental bites are crunchy and contain an active ingredient to help reduce plaque build-up, so your cat will love the taste and you'll love the results. If your kitty gets a bit anxious around the holiday season, the calming treats from Scrumbles contain valerian and lemon balm to keep them chilled.

If you're looking for a fill-your-own calendar for your cats, this Engraved Cat Advent Calendar will do just the trick. There's an option to personalise it as an extra special touch, or it'll arrive with 'Santa Paws' engraved on instead. Once you've filled it up with your feline's favourite nibbles, you're sure to have them purring all through December as they await their daily treat.

Thanks to Pets at Home, small animals such as Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Gerbils aren't forgotten about when it comes to the Christmas countdown. The Pets at Home Christmas Natural Treat Small Animal Advent Calendar contains 100 per cent natural nibbly treats behind each of the 24 doors. With festive flavours including carrot, parsley and beetroot, small pets are certain to get in the mood for Yuletide celebrations.

This fill-your-own Advent calendar is a great gift for your bunnies. With an option to personalise or leave with standard 'Santa Paws' engraving, you can make your fur babies' Christmas by giving them their favourite treat every day in December. They might not appreciate the cute design of this Engraved Bunny Rabbit Advent Calendar so much (it will be more for our benefit), but they'll love the treats nonetheless.

Users like that it can be personalised, and one said, "I love the way it looks. It's got my bunny’s name on it, and it's perfect."