Valentine’s Day is approaching! A day filled with love, affection, and appreciation for those who surround us— and what better way to celebrate love than with the ones we cherish the most: our pups! Their wagging tails, joyful smiles, and unconditional loyalty make every day feel special, so why not take this opportunity to reciprocate their warmth?
There are plenty of ways to make your dog feel safe and extra loved. We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you spoil your furry Valentine in the best (and safest) way possible. After all, nothing says "I love you" quite like quality time, tasty treats, and a little extra pampering!
Spoil Them With Tasty Treats!
As everyone’s day will be filled with thousands of chocolate snacks, we must get creative to cater to our pets’ wishes without including this dangerous ingredient in their treats. So without further ado, here are a couple of baking ideas to make your pups the safest and tastiest nibbles on this sweet day!
Pup-Safe Carrot Cake Recipe
A dog-friendly carrot cake is a fantastic way to treat your pup. Using wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, grated carrots, oat flour, and honey as a sweetener, you can whip up a delicious dessert they're guaranteed to love. Sometimes you can even grind up and mix their everyday food into the cake mix!
By combining these ingredients into a dough and baking it for 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, you’ll have a positively tasty cake to celebrate Cupid’s holiday!
Heart-Shaped Sweet Potato Cookies
A simple and festive treat, made with only four ingredients! All you’ll need is the following recipe:
-One sweet potato
-2.5 cups of wheat flour
-2 large eggs
-¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce
After mixing all the ingredients and seeing the dough start to form, take a heart-shaped cookie cutter to bring these cookies into the Valentine’s Day spirit. Once they’ve been placed on a baking tray, leave them in the oven for 35-40 min at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once you’ve taken them out and they’ve cooled down, there’s one more part to make these cookies even more delicious: decorations! For these special cookies, adding a special bone-shaped nibble like Pupgrade’s Multivitamin soft chews will give your pooch an extra goody! They’re a flavorful way to sneak in some extra health benefits while keeping the bite fun and flavorful.
Double Dog Date to the Park
What do dogs love more than going to the park? The short answer: absolutely nothing. That’s why Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to surprise them with a trip to their favorite place! Whether it's a solo adventure between the two of you, or a fun-filled playdate with their furry friends (or even your significant other and their doggo), an outing to the park is a heartfelt way to show them some love.
To make it extra special, make sure to bring some of their favorite toys, a blanket to sit down and rest, and Pupgrade’s Joint Support soft chews. Since all that running can take a toll on their legs, these soft chews can help support their mobility, letting them feel strong and spry without missing out on all the fun at the park. Happy trails!
Get them A Gift
Following the tradition of many, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to gift the one you love some meaningful jewelry. In your dog’s case, this is the perfect opportunity to get them a small decorative touch to add to their collar: a heart tag!
Not only is a heart tag lovely and fashionable, but it also helps ensure their safety. While on one side you could engrave a sweet message, such as “Valentine” or “Love,” the other side can contain personal information, such as your name and phone number in case they are lost or need help. This small but meaningful gift is a perfect way to show your pup just how much they mean to you!
Crafting: A Fun DIY Idea
For an even more personal gift you know your pup will love, use this day as the ideal opportunity to make them a DIY gift. For this one, you won’t even need to head to the store to make them a toy they’re guaranteed to have fun with: a tug-of-war rope made from old t-shirts!
If you have old t-shirts to spare— bonus points if they’re red, white, or pink— it’s so easy to make them a rope they’ll have endless playtime with, and it’s eco-friendly! To make this toy, you’ll want to gather one or two shirts and cut two long strips from the bottom to the collar, without cutting all the way through. You’ll be left with three strands, with which you’ll be braiding the t-shirts, seeing the rope start to form. After braiding, make two knots on either end of the rope and there you have it! A safe, easy-to-make, and eco-friendly new toy.
Our dogs shower us with love every day of the year, so Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to spoil them right back. Whether you choose to take them to the park, make them a sweet snack, or surprise them with a gift, these acts of love will definitely make your pup feel cherished. These moments will create memories and strengthen your bond for years to come!
As you plan your Valentine’s Day activities, remember to consider your furry friend's health and well-being. With the help of PupGrade’s soft chews, you can show your furry friend some love all year round, supporting their wellness while having adventures together. After all, nothing says “I love you” like a happy, healthy dog!
