Free Pet Advent Calendars: Are They Worth Buying?
See current free pet calendar chances, paid per-day costs, safety risks, and portion tips for December.
Free pet advent calendars are usually not worth buying because free means a chance to win, not a free product. A pet advent calendar is a dated box with daily dog or cat treats, and paid boxes cost around $70. Current free options are narrow and time-limited.
Paid boxes give certainty for December, but daily treats bring safety and feeding trade-offs. The details below help you pick the path that fits your budget and pet.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 02, 2026.
What does free mean right now?
Petco sells curated 12-day cat and dog calendars plus a Petco-exclusive Lambchop calendar for 2026. Its free holiday offer is Santa photos and events, not free calendars, according to the Petco holiday campaign announcement. Daily Kibble states its sweepstakes will award its Bonne et Filou calendar to only three winners, described on the sponsor entry page.
It is a chance to win, not a free item for each entrant. No purchase is necessary, but entry requires newsletter subscription.
- U.S.-only; one entry per email per day Oct. 29-Nov. 18, 2026
- Drawing Nov. 19, 2026
What do paid boxes cost per day?
Bonne et Filou lists its 2026 Dog Treats Advent Calendar with 24 handmade treats in a book-style box for $69.99, preorder shipping in November, on the Bonne et Filou product page. That is about $2.92 per daily treat. You pay for certainty: every buyer gets the box.
A 12-day box covers fewer days but may suit a tight budget or a pet new to treats. A 24-day box fits daily December use. Match the count to how many days you will actually open.
Are calendar treats safe for dogs and cats?
The FDA warns that chocolate is dangerous to dogs and cats, stated in the FDA consumer update. It also warns that holiday mints with xylitol can cause life-threatening problems in dogs. Dogs should not gobble treats at once because unchewed pieces can lodge in the windpipe or gut.
Keep human chocolate advent calendars away from pets. Pick pet-specific treats with limited additives and avoid chocolate, garlic, onions, heavy spices, and xylitol. Never replace meals with calendar treats, and call a vet for vomiting, diarrhea, itching, or swelling.
How do you avoid overfeeding in December?
Daily calendar treats add calories fast in December. Feed one dated door per day and trim the regular meal to keep total intake steady. Do not let kids or guests open extra doors.
Watch weight and stool during the month. Pause treats and call a vet if the pet vomits, has diarrhea, or seems uncomfortable. Store the box closed and out of reach between days.