Holiday & Christmas Treat Jars & Storage

Top 10 Best Holiday Dog Gifts: Treats & Toys Your Pup Will Adore!

Choosing the perfect gift for family and friends can often be a challenge. Fortunately, ‘fetching’ the perfect holiday treats and toys for your pup can be just as fun as your average game of, well...

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Safe & Healthy Holiday Treats for Your Dog & Cat This Season

Discover festive and safe holiday treats for your dogs and cats, with ideas to make the season extra special for your furry friends.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Petco Holiday Gifts: Treat Your Pet to Creative & Affordable Fun

Petco's, Jenny Wolski, shares insights on crafting the ideal holiday gifting experience for pets. Discover how creativity, affordability, and unique touches come together in Petco's Merry Makings collection to bring festive joy to pets and their families.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Best Pet Stocking Stuffers: Holiday Gifts for Your Furry Friend

Get you pet involved in the holiday festivities with their own stocking stuffed with a few of these pet gift ideas.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Homemade Dog Treat Mix in a Jar: Easy DIY Gift for Pet Parents

Delight a dog lover with a scrumptious dog cookie recipe their pup will enjoy. Check out the ingredients & supplies we used for our homemade dog cookies at Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

My dog's treats got hard in a jar. Are they still safe to feed?

The glass jar may not seal as well as the original packaging in this case. I doubt that it would cause Chloe any harm to feed her these treats, as they are likely just stale. However, I agree that a general rule of thumb is that treats are best fed when they are fresh and able to be broken.

Are oatmeal, cinnamon, pumpkin spice safe for homemade dog cookies?

Great question! Oatmeal, sugar (not too much!), baking soda, peanut butter (again not too much!!!), and eggs are fine. According to the Pet Poison Hotline, "Pumpkin spice products are usually flavored with a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Ingestion of very large amounts of cinnamon can potentially cause vomiting, diarrhea, lowered blood sugar, irritation of the mouth and lungs, and possibly changes in heart rate and issues with the liver. Nutmeg contains a toxin called myristicin, and toxicity can cause symptoms including hallucinations, disorientation, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, dry mouth, abdominal pain, and possibly seizures. Ingestion of large amounts of ginger can cause stomach upset and lethargy." As long as there are not large amounts of either cinnamon or pumpkin spice in the cookies, they should be fine for Princess. Remember these cookies are a treat, and only give her one every couple of days. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

How long do opened dog treats stay fresh in an airtight container?

Properly stored, they may last about 8-12 months before becoming stale or contaminated. An air tight container in a dry, dark location is best. Freezing may extend shelf life, especially regarding homemade biscuits. I would hesitate to use biscuits that are two years old regardless of storage method.

Dog suddenly scared of Christmas lights and shaking, how to help?

Leave the lights on so he can acclimate and see they is no danger. Don't force him to go into the room or near the lights. If and when he does, praise and reward him. Consider a pheromone product such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser to decrease any anxiety.

My dog bites strangers. How to control him when guests visit for holidays?

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach. If Sherlock is fearful and aggressive towards strangers, it is going to be too difficult to train him before the holidays as training takes time. If you are going to have people over then I would keep him in a separate room or a crate. I would also recommend using a product called NaturVet Quiet Moments with Melatonin for dogs. You can find these at your local pet store or online. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions.