What to Serve at a Dog Party

Date: February 26, 2026

Serve a dog-safe birthday cake as the main event, a few treat options for grazing, fresh water everywhere, and separate human food on a table the dogs can't reach. That's the whole menu.

The Dog Menu

Birthday cake or pupcakes. This is the centerpiece. A simple cake made from pumpkin, peanut butter (xylitol-free), oat flour, and egg works perfectly. Individual pupcakes are even better if you have multiple dogs. No fights over portions.

Treat bar. Set out a few different dog-safe treats in bowls at different spots. Mix textures: crunchy biscuits, soft training treats, and one or two high-value options like freeze-dried liver. This gives dogs something to graze on throughout the party.

Fresh fruits and veggies. Small pieces of watermelon (seedless), blueberries, apple slices (no seeds), carrots, and cucumber. These are great low-calorie options that most dogs love, and they add variety to the treat spread.

Water stations. Put out more water bowls than you think you need, especially if the party is outdoors. Excited dogs playing together will drink more than usual.

The Human Menu

Keep human food completely separated from dog food, ideally on a high table or counter. If you're hosting dog owners, simple snacks work fine. The party is for the dogs.

Important: Keep chocolate, grapes, raisins, onion dip, and anything with xylitol away from the dog zone entirely. Not on a low table. Not "just out of reach." Fully separated.