Top 15 Holiday Picks for Pets at Pet Grocer

As chosen by you, here is what we saw the most in carts and bags last year!

Pet Grocer's Top 15 Holiday Picks for Pets

Here’s what flew off our shelves last holiday season—and why our community keeps coming back for these year-round. Gifting for pets should feel fun, guilt-free, and a little bit brag-worthy. Our customers are label readers and ingredient hawks, so when these treats win, it’s because they’re simple, clean, and genuinely useful for teeth, joints, tummies, or training. Expect a repeat this year—these 15 keep topping the carts for good reason.

The Top 15 Most-Loved Holiday Treats (and why humans felt good about them)

1. Arthro Chew Sticks
   Crowd-pleasing chews with joint-friendly support. Think “festive stocking stuffer that actually does something”—great texture, and a routine pick for dogs of all ages, and ambitious cats.
2. Christmas Stocking Stuffer Treat Bags
   A ready-to-gift mix of treats to try for your pets. Zero guesswork, maximum tail wags. Perfect for the family photo where the dog “unwraps” their own present.
3. Jumbo Bully Sticks
   The classic long-lasting chew. Single ingredient, no mystery fillers. Satisfies the need to chew and gives humans a quiet moment to sip cocoa.
4. Bully Chomp Beef Cheek Chews
   Airier than a bully stick but durable. Many dogs with beef-friendly tummies do well on these, and the texture helps reduce plaque.
5. Tartar Busters
   A perennial for dental maintenance. Natural, gnawable, and chosen by folks who want visible before/after tooth benefits without sugary coatings or ingredients.
6. Rabbit Ears
   Lean, novel protein with gentle fiber from fur. Great for sensitive dogs and a stomach super helper – think of these as a scrub for the guts, with some micronutrients in there for good measure.
7. Beef Collagen Sticks
   Chew time plus collagen support for skin, coat, and joints. A safe alternative to rawhide with straightforward sourcing.
8. Rabbit Feet
   Lean, novel protein with a little natural fur for gentle fiber. Great for gut health, satisfying to crunch, and proudly in the “looks weird, works wonders” category our clients love to brag about choosing.
9. Marrow Bones
   The showstopper. Rich, engaging, and best served chilled. We coach portion control and supervision—because it’s the holidays, not an all-you-can-gnaw buffet.
10. Braided Beef Tripe Sticks
    Stinky in the best possible way (dogs say: 10/10). Naturally rich in nutrients, fantastic for picky eaters, and a texture that works for tooth scraping.
11. Sardines
    Omega-3s in a neat little package. Shiny coats, happy joints, safely sourced. Human-grade feel without the human snack theft (we see you).
12. Dental Beef Tendons
    Long-fiber chew that “flosses” as they go. Single ingredient and a smart pick for breath and tartar.
13. Bully Springs
    Same bully goodness, extra fun shape. Slows fast chewers and makes for great “dog-with-a-spring” holiday photos.
14. Farm Fresh Eggs
    Nature’s multivitamin. Add raw or lightly cooked for a protein and choline boost. Simple, local from pastured hens, and dogs think it’s gourmet. We are routinely sold out of these quickly because we source only local pastured eggs.
15. Pet Grocer Training Treats – Beef Lung
    Light, clean, high-value, and not greasy in your pocket. Our go-to for manners under the mistletoe and reliable recalls at the doorbell. Bonus – super easy on the stomach for cats and dogs. You can safely feed more of this during training, which is why they are much better selection than liver. Beef liver when fed in excess can cause too much copper for your pet and can give pets diarrhea. Stick with safer and easy to use beef lung.

Why these keep winning

• Single-ingredient or clean recipes: Easy on digestion, easy on label-reading.
• Functional benefits without the fuss: Dental, joint, skin/coat, or enrichment value built in.
• Holiday-ready formats: Stocking stuffers, photo-worthy chews, and training bites for polite party manners.
• Trusted sourcing: Our community is educated and choosy; these earn their spot and have passed our stringent requirements for sourcing.

Smart holiday use (quick tips)

• Match chew size to pet size, and supervise—especially with bones and robust chews.
• Introduce new proteins slowly, rotate thoughtfully, and keep festive portions reasonable.
• For marrow bones: serve cold, limit time, and store safely between sessions. Marrow can be rich and should be fed in moderation.
• Kitties count, too—sardines, egg, and small lung bites make excellent feline gifts.

Looking ahead

Last season proved that “healthy + fun” is not a compromise. Expect similar momentum this year—these are routine top choices for our informed clients. If you’re making a list (and checking it twice), start here. We’ll help you dial in sizes, protein choices, and chew styles so every gift lands just right.

Want help building a personalized holiday bundle for your pet (or your team’s office pets)? Tell us about their size, chew style, and any sensitivities and we’ll pack the perfect mix.