With Valentine’s Day coming up, we want to help you find the perfect gifts for your furry Valentine. Your pet will love these gifts!
For the Dog:
1. Gourmet Dog-Friendly Cupcakes
Here in Minnesota, we have a lot of local bakeries that LOVE treating dogs just as much as they love creating treats for the humans. Bakeries like Three Dog Bakery, Treat Me Too Dog Treats, Must Be Ruff, Just Dogs Gourmet, and Finley’s Pet Treats all have yummy options for cupcakes made with dog-friendly ingredients!
Photo Credit: Nadia Cakes.
2. DIY Treats
If your dog is on a special diet or if you just love to bake, try making your own homemade treats that you know your pet will love! Here are a few pet-friendly Valentine’s Day treat ideas.
Photo Credit: 17 Apart. 
3. Chewy Valentine’s Day Plush Toys
Chewy has a lot of fun plush toy options for any holiday! We personally think these Valentine’s Day letters and mailbox set are adorable!
Photo Credit: Chewy
5. Dog Tuff Toys
These soft toys are great options for super chewers! They have a lot of fun options, including this cute red lobster!
Photo Credit: Dog Tuff Toys
6. Dog Puzzle
Interactive dog puzzles and treat balls are great for stimulation!
Photo Credit: Outward Hound Store on Amazon
7. BarkShop’s Squeak Heart Toys
These squeak toys look like Valentine’s Day candy conversation hearts. Each heart has a different saying like “Chews Me,” “Sniff Me,” and “Dig U.”
Photo Credit: BarkShop.
9. Cold Weather Must-Have’s
If your dog can tolerate booties, these would be a great gift for any Minnesotan pup! Other winter must-have’s like coats, paw balm, as well V2 Googles for winter sport dogs, are also great gifts – even if they don’t fit in the stocking! If you want to skip ordering online to ensure you choose the right size gear, check out CoPilot Dog Outfitters in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Photo Credit: CoPilot Dog Outfitters
10. BeeProHandmade‘s Valentine’s Day Collars
This Etsy shop has adorable personalized Valentine’s Day themed collars that will have your dog looking festive all February long! Check out their shop for more styles!
Photo Credit: BeeProHandmade
For the Cat:
1. Chewy’s Valentine’s Day Cat Tunnel & Toys
Chewy has a selection of cute Valentine’s Day-themed cat toys and gifts! This tunnel and set of toys will provide hours of entertainment for your kitty!
Photo Credit: Chewy
2. The Catnip Calico Catnip Toy
This Etsy shop has the cutest catnip toys – including these conversation hearts!
Photo Credit: The Catnip Calico
4. Pooch and Tabby’s Cat Collar
This Etsy Shop designs collars for cats and dogs. Check out these Valentine’s Day cat collars that also include a bell!
Photo Credit: Pooch and Tabby.
5. HomeSoulShop‘s Pink Cat Bed
This Etsy shop has cozy beds your cat will love! They have a variety of colors, too, if you’re not a fan of this cute pink one!
Photo Credit: HomeSoulShop
For Both:
1. New Neckchief, Bandanas, or Bow Ties
Get your pet a cute new accessory for Valentine’s Day! A few local Twin Cities businesses with handkerchiefs and bow ties include FuzzButt Boutique, Missy Pup & Co, Floof Woof, and Loon & Beau.
Photo Credit: FuzzButt Boutique
2. Dental Products
Not only is it Valentine’s Day, but February is also Pet Dental Health month! So, give your pet the gift of a healthy mouth! We highly recommend investing in a toothbrush and dog toothpaste (DO NOT use human toothpaste as these products often include ingredients that are toxic to dogs). Chewing is also great for your dog’s teeth and we recommend getting “tooth-friendly” products that have been approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC). See their list of recommended products here! To learn more about establishing an at-home dental care routine for your dog from our Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service, click here.
We hope these ideas give you inspiration for the purrfect gift for your furry Valentine! In the comments below, tell us what you got your pet for Valentine’s Day!
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