‘Treat’ Your Dog to These Vegan Biscuits and Cakes
Giving vegan treats to your animal companions is easy when you shop at bakeries dedicated to creating delicious canine snacks free from animal products. Opting for vegan treats means you’re not contributing to the suffering, abuse, and terrifying, agonizing deaths of billions of animals exploited for food every year. After all, cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals killed for their flesh feel joy, love, fear, and pain just like dogs.
From plant-based biscuits to dog-friendly Paw-reos, these bakeries not only satisfy dogs’ cravings but also promote compassion with every tasty bite.
The following bakeries “treat” animals right:
Bocce’s Bakery (New York, USA)
Bocce’s Bakery is a canine culinary sensation in the heart of New York City. Inspired by a scruffy mutt named Bocce’s love of biscuits, this bakery makes nutritious taste delicious. With fresh, simple, all-natural ingredients and a commitment to scrumptious recipes, it does Bocce (and all dogs) proud. Vegan flavors and varieties include the following:
- Biscuits—Banana Split, Bedtime Tea, Birthday Cake, Breath Biscuits (Apple & Mint Recipe), Pumpk’n Harvest, Turmeric Latte, and Unicorn Shake
- Dental Bars—Brushy Sticks (Coconut & Mint Recipe)
- Soft & Chewy Treats—Brushy Bites (Apple & Mint Recipe), Campfire S’mores, Fireside Apple Pie, Mud Pie Oh My, PB & Banana, PB-Banana Chip, and Pumpk’n Spice
For seasonal flavors, check the list of ingredients for meat, eggs, cheese, and honey.
Good Paws Bakery & Gifts (New Hampshire, USA)
Journey into the picturesque landscape of New Hampshire and discover Good Paws Bakery & Gifts, the place to be for grain-free dog treats. With a dedication to using only three simple ingredients in each recipe, this bakery caters to dogs with sensitive stomachs or food allergies. It has your animal companions’ well-being at heart. Vegan flavors include Apple Recipe and Peanut Butter Recipe.
Pupster Bakery (New York, USA)
Nestled in the trendy West Village neighborhood of New York City, Pupster Bakery is an all-organic, vegan haven for dogs. Each batch of treats is crafted from scratch, reflecting the compassionate philosophy that helps define this unique spot. You’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into every delightful bite, and your dog will appreciate the flavor. All products are vegan.
Three Dog Bakery (Multiple Locations)
Created for dogs with sensitive stomachs, Three Dog Bakery’s treats are crafted from scratch in small batches using only simple, real ingredients. Options include mouthwatering sandwich cookies in varieties like carob with peanut butter frosting and golden with vanilla or peanut butter frosting. Vegan flavors and varieties include the following:
- Lick’n Crunch! Sandwich Cookies—Birthday Confetti, Candy Cane, Carob & Peanut Butter, Howl-O-Ween, Golden & Peanut Butter, Golden & Vanilla, Holiday, and Peppermutt
- Roll Crunch! Cookies—Christmas CinnaMutt
- Pet-zel Bites With Real Peanut Butter Filling
Threepaws Gourmet (Multiple Locations)
Specializing in gourmet vegan dog treats, Threepaws Gourmet embraces health, happiness, and inclusivity for all, spreading compassion one delicious treat at a time. All products are vegan.
Health Benefits of Vegan Dog Treats
Packed with wholesome ingredients such as vibrant fruits, vitamin-rich vegetables, and nourishing grains, vegan goodies are a healthy way to make your canine companion happy.
It’s not just about treating your dog. It’s about treating them—and all other animals—right.
Try DIY
Do you love to cook? Experimenting with vegan dog treats is a lot of fun. If you can’t make it to a bakery, you can still treat your dog to some vegan munchies. Here’s one of our favorite recipes:
Easy Vegan Peanut Butter–Pumpkin Dog Treats
Easy Vegan Peanut Butter–Pumpkin Dog Treats
View RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (be sure to use real pumpkin, not the pie filler)
- 1/4 cup unsalted and unsweetened peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Mix in the pumpkin and peanut butter, then slowly add the water. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it’s too dry, add a small amount of water.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and use a knife or cookie cutter to cut out whatever treat shapes you desire.
- Place the treats 1/2 inch apart on a nonstick baking pan or a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Let the treats cool and then let your dog have a taste!
Makes approximately 25 treats
Beyond Treats
Treating your dog is just one way to show them love. Remember to spend quality time together every day, provide nourishing food (check out “PETA’s Complete Guide to Vegan Dog and Cat Food”), fresh and clean water, necessary veterinary care, and a safe home. And while you’re exploring vegan goodies for your dog, why not order a free vegan starter kit for yourself?
