Quick wins for a faster PC:
Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →Make Valentine’s Day special for your dog with a small, dog-appropriate treat—not chocolate or candy. The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine publishes two complete recipes: pumpkin–peanut butter biscuits and tiny turkey triangles. This guide turns those recipes into ten clearly labeled serving and shaping ideas without suggesting that all ten are separately tested recipes.
Before you bake: keep Valentine’s hazards away
- Keep chocolate out of every dog treat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says, “Chocolate is toxic to dogs,” because cocoa contains theobromine and caffeine. If your dog may have eaten chocolate, contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control resource. FDA chocolate guidance.
- Check peanut-butter labels for xylitol. Some peanut and other nut butters contain it. The FDA advises checking labels and calling a veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog has eaten xylitol. FDA holiday-hazards guidance and FDA xylitol guidance.
- Skip unknown baked goods and sugar-free candy. Their ingredients may be unsafe; sugar-free candy may contain xylitol. American Kennel Club Valentine’s Day safety tips.
- Secure candy and wrappers. Pets may be attracted to sweets, and wrappers can cause choking or intestinal blockage. Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Valentine’s Day advice.
Use treats only if their ingredients fit your dog’s known allergies, prescribed diet, and health needs. These recipes are treats, not complete meals; ask your veterinarian about suitability and portions for your dog.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Two complete recipes from the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine says its recipe information was reviewed by veterinarians and considered safe for pets. That statement applies to the published recipes, not every variation or every individual dog. University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recipes.
Free tools Windows power users keep installed
One-click scans. No signup required.
1. Pumpkin and peanut-butter cutout bites
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix), and 1/2 cup pet-safe peanut butter that does not contain xylitol.
#1 Best Overall
- CRUNCHY SEASONAL DOG BISCUITS: Give your pup delicious and healthy heart-shaped dog biscuits this Valentine’s Day — available for a limited time.
- OATMEAL & CINNAMON: These tasty treats are made with high-quality ingredients like wholesome oats and real cinnamon.
- PET PARENT PREFERRED: 3 out of 4 Pet Parents prefer Blue Buffalo Health Bars over the leading dog biscuits. According to a survey of dog parents conducted by Blue Buffalo in March 2025.
- WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: These natural dog treats contain NO meat & bone meal, NO corn, wheat, or soy, and NO artificial flavors or preservatives.
- INCLUDED IN PACKAGE: Contains one (1) 11-oz bag of BLUE Be Mine Bars Crunchy Dog Treats, Oatmeal & Cinnamon.
- Mix the pumpkin puree and peanut butter.
- Add the flour and mix to form dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Freeze leftovers after three days, as the university recipe directs. It does not provide a serving-size nutrition analysis.
2. Tiny turkey triangles
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground turkey, 1/2 cup flour, 1 egg, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
Rank #2
- One taste and they’ll be under your spell. Our Soft & Chewy treats are brewed with love (and a dash of magic) to make tails wag and hearts melt all season long!
- These soft-baked 'B's are every doggy's favorite - from puppies, to picky eaters, to seniors with sensitive mouths, too! We baked a softer cookie with limited, natural ingredients perfect for pups looking for a chewier bite.
- Perfect for Everyday Treating: With just 10 ingredients (like oat flour, peanut butter, vanilla and rolled oats!) and only 14 calories per treat, you can feel good treating your favorite pup to this yummy recipe.
- Proudly Baked in the USA: We start each recipe with the highest quality (tastiest!) ingredients, sourced in the USA local to our bakeries.
- Our Promise: Wheat, corn, and soy-free recipes - and never, ever any artificial ingredients or preservatives. We keep our ingredient lists short, our batches small, and our ovens toasty.
- Mix the ingredients into dough.
- Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick, then score it into small triangles.
- Place on a parchment-lined pan and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Cool before serving and store in the refrigerator. Freeze leftovers after three days.
Eight more ways to serve the two recipes
The following are shaping or serving variations, not additional tested recipes. Keep the ingredient lists and baking instructions above unchanged; do not add toppings or substitute ingredients without checking their safety and suitability for your dog.
Recommended Free Tools
3. Pumpkin dough hearts
Use the pumpkin–peanut butter cutout dough and cut it into hearts before baking according to the recipe. A small heart-shaped cutter is optional; hand-shape the dough or use an ordinary knife if preferred.
Rank #3
- Contains one (1) 8-ounce bag of Milk-Bone CELEBBRATE Birthday Cake Artificially Flavored Biscuits Dog Treats
- Small dog biscuits for dogs of all sizes
- Artificially flavored celebrate dog treats
- Crunchy dog treats that help freshen breath and reduce tartar build-up
- With vitamins and minerals — 12 to be exact
4. Small pumpkin training-size shapes
Cut the same pumpkin dough into smaller shapes. The recipe’s 12-minute bake time is for its original preparation; it does not specify a separate time for smaller pieces, so watch them closely and avoid assuming a different bake time.
5. Pumpkin dough rounds
Instead of using a cutter, shape portions of the same dough into simple rounds. Bake as directed in the pumpkin recipe and cool completely.
Rank #4
- Made In The Usa With 100-Percent Usa Human-Grade Ingredients
- This 7 Oz. Assortment Makes The Perfect Everyday Gift, Hostess Gift Or Business Gift
- No Preservatives; No Animal-By Products; No Fillers
- Incredible Aroma And Taste That Dogs Love
- Great Travel Size
6. Mini pumpkin cutouts
Cut the pumpkin dough into small, simple shapes for a bite-size presentation. This is a size variation of the sourced recipe, not a separate nutritional or feeding recommendation.
7. Turkey triangles for a Valentine’s snack plate
Serve the tiny turkey triangles as the savory option alongside the pumpkin biscuits, if both recipes suit your dog. The University of Georgia recipe does not establish that dogs prefer one recipe over the other.
Best Value
- Sip, Squeak & Snack – A Valentine’s bundle built for lovebirds (and their pups). Includes a treat-dispensing plush toy plus heart-shaped chicken jerky treats.
- Treat Time Upgrade – Fill the toy with snacks for an interactive game, then reward your pup with jerky made with real chicken.
- Gift-Ready Packaging – Comes in a festive gift box, perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any reason you want to spoil your pup.
- Made for Medium to Large Dogs – The toy and treats are sized just right for bigger pups with big appetites for play.
- We’re Dedicated to 100% Happiness – We’re committed to making dogs and their people 100% happy with our products, from the squeakiest toys to U.S.-based customer support. Our Best of BarkBox collection, play-tested and approved by 50 million dogs, is back and better than ever!
8. Smaller turkey pieces
Score the turkey dough into smaller triangles before baking. The published recipe specifies about 1/4-inch dough and 20 minutes at 350°F for its triangles; it does not give alternate baking directions for smaller pieces.
9. A mixed-shape pumpkin batch
Use one batch of pumpkin dough to make a mix of hearts and other cutout shapes, keeping the ingredients and bake directions the same. The shapes change the presentation, not the recipe’s suitability for a particular dog.
10. A mixed pumpkin-and-turkey treat selection
If both recipes are appropriate for your dog, bake the pumpkin cutouts and turkey triangles as two distinct treats and offer one at a time. This combines the two sourced recipes; it is not a new recipe or a suggested daily portion.
Choosing a recipe and storing treats
| Option | Main ingredients | Baking directions | Storage direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin cutouts | Pumpkin puree, xylitol-free pet-safe peanut butter, flour | 375°F for 12 minutes | Freeze leftovers after three days |
| Tiny turkey triangles | Ground turkey, flour, egg, olive oil | 350°F for 20 minutes | Refrigerate; freeze leftovers after three days |
Those temperatures, times, and storage directions are from the university’s published recipes. The source gives no calorie counts or individualized serving limits, so it cannot establish how many treats are right for a particular dog.
Quick Recap
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
