From delicious daily treats to personalised keepsakes, discover our favourite pet advent calendars for dogs, cats and smaller animals this Christmas.
The countdown to Christmas is one of the most exciting parts of the festive season and there’s no reason our pets should miss out on the fun.
While we’re opening our own advent calendars each morning, our pets can enjoy a little festive surprise of their own. From tasty treats for dogs and cats to thoughtful options for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals, there’s something to make every pet feel included.
Whether you’re looking for an indulgent treat-filled calendar or a personalised design you can use year after year, we’ve rounded up five of the best pet advent calendars for Christmas 2026.
Advent Calendar for Dogs – Lily’s Kitchen
Let your four-legged friend join in the Christmas countdown with this charming advent calendar from Lily’s Kitchen. Behind its 24 festive doors, you’ll find delicious baked biscuits made with natural ingredients, including peanut butter and banana Breaktime Biscuits and Bedtime Biscuits with chamomile and passion flower. The colourful Christmas shopfront design adds a playful touch, while the daily treats give your dog something to look forward to throughout December. Suitable for dogs aged four months and over, it’s a lovely way to include your pet in the festive celebrations.
£10.50, lilyskitchen.co.uk/
Santa Paws Personalised Dog Advent Calendar – The Handmade Christmas Co.
Make the countdown to Christmas even more special for your four-legged friend with this personalised advent calendar from The Handmade Christmas Co. Featuring a colourful illustration of playful pups gathered around a Christmas tree, it can be customised with your dog’s name for a thoughtful finishing touch. Behind its 24 doors are oven-baked, wheat-free treats in four flavours, including chicken and pumpkin, banana, honey and oats, and lamb, pea and mint. Made in Britain using natural ingredients, it’s a lovely way to spoil your dog throughout December.
Christmas Advent Calendar for Small Animals – Pets at Home
Christmas isn’t just for cats and dogs, and this charming advent calendar from Pets at Home ensures smaller pets can join in the celebrations, too. Behind its 24 doors are natural treats made with carrot, parsley and beetroot, offering a little festive surprise each day throughout December. The illustrated winter woodland design features rabbits and other small animals enjoying the snow, making it a sweet seasonal addition to your pet’s home. Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus and chinchillas, it’s an affordable way to include every furry family member in the countdown.
£5, petsathome.com/
Luxury Deli Advent Calendar for Cats – Rosewood
Make sure your feline friend doesn’t miss out on the Christmas countdown with this festive advent calendar from Rosewood’s Cupid & Comet collection. Behind its 24 doors are delicious freeze-dried treats made from 100% chicken and duck breast, with no added fillers or artificial ingredients. Each window contains four little bites, giving your cat a tasty surprise throughout December. Complete with charming illustrations of cats dressed for Christmas, it’s an affordable way to bring a little festive excitement to your pet’s daily routine.
£6.99, lordsandlabradors.co.uk/
Personalised Pet Advent Calendar – Special Moment
Give your pet a Christmas countdown that’s completely their own with this charming personalised advent calendar from Special Moment. Featuring a soft silver-grey design, festive lettering and a paw-print motif, it can be customised with your pet’s name for an extra-special touch. The 24 numbered pockets can be filled with their favourite treats or small surprises, making it suitable for dogs, cats and other pets. Better still, the reusable design means you can bring it out year after year and create a lovely new Christmas tradition.
£18.95, specialmoment.co.uk/
