Dog advent calendars: 4 treat picks, plus 5 for cats

By the Clean Fluff Club team. Published October 25, 2026. How we picked.

Our pick

Best forA dog that does well on chicken, turkey, beef and duck

The catch: It has four recipes in one box, so a dog with a protein allergy should skip it.

The catch
It has four recipes in one box, so a dog with a protein allergy should skip it.
Skip it if
Your dog has a protein allergy.

Why this one: the herb roasted chicken recipe lists chicken as the main protein.

Check price at Amazon for Table Scraps Disney Christmas Bark on Amazon
Who are you shopping for?The best dog advent calendar is the Table Scraps Disney Christmas Bark calendar. Chicken is the first protein, it is made in the USA, and it leaves out wheat, corn, soy and artificial flavors. For a cat, the best calendar is Blue Wolf's fish treat calendar, with fish meal listed first.
Who it is forPick
A dog that does well on chicken, turkey, beef and duck		A dog that does well on chicken, turkey, beef and duckTable Scraps Disney Christmas Bark Dog Advent Calendar
A dog on a chicken-friendly diet		A dog on a chicken-friendly dietMON2SUN 24 Day Dog Treats Advent Calendar
A dog that skips plain biscuits		A dog that skips plain biscuitsBlue Wolf Cheese & Bacon Dog Advent Calendar
A dog that likes a crunchy cookie		A dog that likes a crunchy cookieWufers Singing Snow Globe Dog Advent Calendar
In this guide4 sections

Below: four dog calendars ranked, the catch on each, then five for cats.

Fast pick

  • Best dog calendar: Table Scraps Disney Christmas Bark. Chicken first, four recipes.
  • Meat first on the label: Table Scraps (chicken) and MON2SUN (chicken breast).
  • Cookies: Wufers, with no artificial colors or flavors.
  • Best cat calendar: Blue Wolf fish treats. Fish meal first.
  • Cat who plays more than she eats: Blue Wolf's 24-toy calendar.

Dog advent calendars, ranked

A treat calendar is 24 small treats, one a day. Small is the point: a daily treat should not be a daily meal. The ranking goes by what is first on the label, then by how short the list is, then by what the dog will take.

Clean ingredients, in plain words

Two of the four dog calendars list a named meat first: Table Scraps (chicken) and MON2SUN (chicken breast). Wufers sells cookies with no artificial colors or flavors. Blue Wolf has a short list but no named meat first.

1. A dog that does well on chicken, turkey, beef and duck: Best overall: Table Scraps Disney Christmas Bark

Chicken first, four recipes, and no wheat, corn, soy or artificial flavors. Made in the USA.

The catch
It has four recipes in one box, so a dog with a protein allergy should skip it. It also contains potassium sorbate and natural smoke flavor.

2. A dog on a chicken-friendly diet: Chicken breast first: MON2SUN 24 Day Dog Treats Advent Calendar

A 24-day calendar with chicken breast as the first ingredient.

Best forA dog on a chicken-friendly diet

The catch
Sorbitol is on the ingredient list.
Skip it if
You avoid sorbitol or added sweeteners in dog treats.
Check price at Amazon

Read the MON2SUN 24 Day Dog Treats review

The catch
Sorbitol is on the ingredient list.

3. A dog that skips plain biscuits: Short list: Blue Wolf Cheese & Bacon Dog Advent Calendar

Cheese and bacon flavor with a short ingredient list.

Best forA dog that skips plain biscuits

The catch
The flavor leads, not a named meat.
Skip it if
You want a named meat as the first ingredient.
Check price at Amazon

Read the Blue Wolf Cheese & Bacon review

The catch
The flavor leads, not a named meat.

4. A dog that likes a crunchy cookie: Cookies: Wufers Singing Snow Globe Dog Advent Calendar

A cookie calendar with no artificial colors or flavors. The snow globe sings, so it looks the part under the tree.

Best forA dog that likes a crunchy cookie

The catch
Cookies are not a meat-first treat.
Skip it if
You want a meat-first label. Pick a jerky calendar instead.
Check price at Amazon

Read the Wufers Singing Snow Globe Dog review

The catch
Cookies are not a meat-first treat.

Cat advent calendars

Cat calendars come two ways: treats or toys. A treat calendar suits the cat who works for food. A toy calendar suits the cat who does not, and it adds no calories.

Also considered: Blue Wolf Cat Treat Advent Calendar (Fish)

Blue Wolf Cat Treat Advent Calendar (Fish)
The catch
Few reviews so far
Skip it if
Your cat is on a vet-prescribed diet. Ask before adding daily treats.
Check price at Amazon

A fish treat a day, with fish meal as the first ingredient.

The catch
It is fish only, so it is no help for a cat who turns up her nose at fish.

Also considered: Blue Wolf Cat Toy Advent Calendar

Blue Wolf Cat Toy Advent Calendar, 24 Days
The catch
Toys, not treats: a cat that wants food gets none
Skip it if
You want a calendar with treats in it.
Check price at Amazon

24 days of toys and no food.

The catch
It is toys only, so no treat for the cat who works for food.

Also considered: Kederwa Cat Advent Calendar

Kederwa Cat Advent Calendar, Assorted Toys
The catch
Toys, not treats
Skip it if
You want a calendar with treats in it.
Check price at Amazon

An assorted toy mix, one a day.

The catch
It is an assorted mix, so some toys will land and some will not.

Also considered: Larchio Cat Advent Calendar

Larchio Cat Advent Calendar, Interactive Toys
The catch
Toys, not treats
Skip it if
You want a calendar with treats in it.
Check price at Amazon

Interactive toys for the cat who wants to chase.

The catch
Toys only, no treats in the box.

Also considered: ANOTION Cat Advent Calendar

ANOTION Cat Advent Calendar, 24 Toys
The catch
Toys, not treats
Skip it if
You want a calendar with treats in it.
Check price at Amazon

24 toys, one a day, and no food in the box.

The catch
Toys only, no treats in the box.

Which one fits

A dog who eats everything: Table Scraps. A dog who needs a short list: Blue Wolf. A cat who works for food: the fish calendar. A cat who plays: the Blue Wolf toy calendar. Order by early November so the box is in the house before December 1.

The picks named above, side by side
A dog that does well on chicken, turkey, beef and duckTable Scraps Disney Christmas Bark Dog Advent Calendar
A dog that skips plain biscuitsBlue Wolf Cheese & Bacon Dog Advent Calendar

More gifts for the pet people on your list: the gift guide

And for the cat person: gifts for cat lovers

Your next move

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dog advent calendar?

Table Scraps Disney Christmas Bark. Chicken is the first protein, there are four recipes, and no wheat, corn, soy or artificial flavors.

Are dog advent calendars safe?

Treat calendars are small treats, one a day. Check the label for your dog's allergies, and count the treat in the day's calories. Ask your vet if your dog is on a special diet.

Which dog advent calendars list meat first?

Table Scraps lists chicken as the main protein, and MON2SUN lists chicken breast first.

Is there a cat advent calendar?

Yes, in two kinds. Blue Wolf makes a fish treat calendar with fish meal first, and four toy calendars cover the cat who does not work for food.

When should I buy an advent calendar?

Order by early November. The calendar starts on December 1, so the box should be in the house by then.

Questions people ask

What is the best dog advent calendar?

Table Scraps Disney Christmas Bark. Chicken is the first protein, there are four recipes, and no wheat, corn, soy or artificial flavors.

Are dog advent calendars safe?

Treat calendars are small treats, one a day. Check the label for your dog's allergies, and count the treat in the day's calories. Ask your vet if your dog is on a special diet.

Which dog advent calendars list meat first?

Table Scraps lists chicken as the main protein, and MON2SUN lists chicken breast first.

Is there a cat advent calendar?

Yes, in two kinds. Blue Wolf makes a fish treat calendar with fish meal first, and four toy calendars cover the cat who does not work for food.

When should I buy an advent calendar?

Order by early November. The calendar starts on December 1, so the box should be in the house by then.

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