The holiday season is the perfect time to make your dog feel included in the festivities — safely! While many holiday foods can upset a dog’s stomach, these healthy holiday dog recipes are made with clean, dog-friendly ingredients and are enriched with PicoPets minerals for added wellness support.
1. Gingerbread Cookies for Dogs

Dog-safe, cozy, and calming
This holiday classic gets a pet-friendly makeover. No nutmeg, no sugar overload — just warm spice and delicious crunch. Adding ReMag® offers gentle relaxation support during loud parties, visitors, or holiday travel.
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- A few drops of ReMag® (adjusted for weight)
Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients separately.
- Slowly add wet to dry until a dough forms.
- Roll, cut into shapes, and bake at 325°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Cool completely and (optionally) decorate with dog-safe icing.
2. Doggy Christmas Bark

Frozen, festive, and immune-supportive
This Christmas bark is creamy, crunchy, and full of natural probiotics from Greek yogurt. Mixing Pico Silver® into the green bean swirl adds immune support — perfect for the winter season.
Ingredients:
- Plain Greek yogurt (for the base)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- A handful of fresh green beans
- A few drops of Pico Silver® (adjust depending on weight)
- Raspberries for topping
Instructions:
- Spread a layer of Greek yogurt onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Blend ½ cup Greek yogurt, green beans, and Pico Silver®.
- Swirl the green mixture into the yogurt base.
- Top with raspberries.
- Freeze 3–4 hours, break apart, and serve.
3. Dog-Safe Hot Chocolate

Warm, cozy, totally chocolate-free
This festive drink uses carob powder, a safe chocolate alternative for dogs. Adding Pico Selenite® introduces natural antioxidant support, making this a healthier winter treat.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oat milk or goat milk
- 1 tsp carob powder
- A few drops of Pico Selenite® (adjust depending on weight)
- Dog-friendly whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Warm milk gently on the stovetop.
- Whisk in carob until dissolved.
- Add Pico Selenite®.
- Serve warm with optional whipped topping.
Do not serve hot.
Give Your Dog a Healthy, Nutritious Holiday Season
Each of these recipes focuses on:
- Whole-food, dog-safe ingredients
- Minimal processing
- Added nutritional support from PicoPets minerals
- Fun, festive flavors your dog will love
Whether you’re baking gingerbread cookies, whipping up dog-safe “hot cocoa,” or freezing Christmas bark, your pup will feel like part of the holiday magic — safely and naturally.
Start by giving your dog the gift of year-round health and wellness with PicoPets mineral supplements. Our advanced formulas can be added to treat recipes, their everyday food, and their water bowl! Wellness has never been easier.