Canonical: https://coopersdogtreats.com/blogs/news/dog-birthday-cake-because-your-pup-deserves-one-too # Pupsicles are the New Dog Birthday Cake! - **By:** Alex Willen - **Published:** 2020-06-20 - **Updated:** 2026-05-20 It's your pup's birthday! (Or maybe it's gotcha day, or graduation from obedience classes, or just a random Tuesday when you feel like showing your dog a lot of love). How should you celebrate? Perhaps a dog birthday cake? Let's be honest - unless you live in a big city, it can be tough to find a dog bakery, and even if you do, the birthday cakes they sell often don't have the best ingredients for your pup (and if you have to order online, you might end up with something packed with unhealthy preservatives!). Sometimes those bakeries are more focused on making sure that cake will look good on Instagram, so you'll post it and tag them, than how good it is for your best friend. So let us here at Cooper's Treats offer a humble and unbiased (okay maybe neither of those things) opinion - instead of getting a dog birthday cake, give your pup some Pupsicles! That dog cake almost certainly doesn't have meat in it, unlike our recipes. That means not only are Pupsicles healthier for your dog, they're also more delicious! They're also easy to share with friends if you're throwing a dog birthday party (and who doesn't love to throw a dog birthday party?). This year when that birthday rolls around, we hope you'll give your pup the real meat she deserves. Skip the dog cake and go for some Pupsicles! --- *Related from Cooper's Treats: If you want a less-cake more-treat birthday option, our [Pupsicle Starter Kit](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/pupsicle-starter-kit) makes a stack of frozen Pupsicles your dog can enjoy for weeks.* [Back to blog](https://coopersdogtreats.com/blogs/news) Shop ## Start with a kit, refill with jars Start with a kit to get everything you need to make Pupsicles in one box. Once you know your dog loves 'em, we've got refill jars ready for you. ### Start with a kit [All kits](https://coopersdogtreats.com/collections/starter-kits) [Start here Pupsicle Starter KitTwo flavors of mix and the paw and bone mold. About 50 treats, or 75 in Grain Free.From $29.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/pupsicle-starter-kit)[Baked Biscuit Starter KitTwo jars of biscuit mix and three bone cookie cutters. Bake at 300F for 45 minutes.$29.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/baked-biscuit-starter-kit)[The gift one Doggie Deluxe BoxFour jars, two molds, a lick mat, three cookie cutters and a plush toy in one box.$59.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/doggie-deluxe-box) ### Then just buy mix [All mixes](https://coopersdogtreats.com/collections/pupsicle-mix) [Chicken and Sweet Potato Pupsicle MixFour ingredients. The one to start with if your dog is a fussy eater.From $12.49](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/chicken-and-sweet-potato-pupsicle-mix)[Most popular Beef and Cheddar Pupsicle MixThe one most dogs go loudest for. Comes in Grain Free too.From $12.49](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/beef-and-cheddar-treat-mix)[Turkey and Cinnamon Pupsicle MixLeaner protein, a little cinnamon, and a kitchen that smells like fall.From $12.49](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/turkey-and-cinnamon-treat-mix)[Lamb and Spinach Pupsicle MixFreeze dried lamb and spinach, for the dog that has worked through the usual proteins.From $12.49](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/lamb-and-spinach-pupsicle-mix)[Beef and Cheddar Baked Biscuit MixA crunchy biscuit instead of a frozen one. About 30 quarter-sized treats a jar.$12.49](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/beef-and-cheddar-baked-biscuit-mix)[Turkey and Cinnamon Baked Biscuit MixSame short list, baked. Roll it out, cut it into bones, 45 minutes in the oven.$12.49](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/turkey-and-cinnamon-baked-biscuit-mix) ### Molds, mats and snacks [All accessories](https://coopersdogtreats.com/collections/accessories) [Freeze-Dried Beef MeatballsReady to eat, no mixing. Good for training pockets and for topping a bowl.From $15.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/freeze-dried-beef-meatballs)[Makes it last Lick MatPour the mix in, freeze it, and one batch turns into a long quiet stretch.$11.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/lick-mat)[Paw and Bone Silicone Molds (Set of 2)A spare set so there's always a batch waiting in the freezer.$9.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/paw-and-bone-silicone-molds-set-of-2)[Star Molds (Set of 2)Smaller shapes than the paw and bone mold, which suits smaller dogs.$9.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/star-molds-set-of-2)[Set of 3 Bone Shaped Cookie CuttersStainless steel, three sizes, for the Baked Biscuit Mix or any rolled dough.$9.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/set-of-3-bone-shaped-cookie-cutters)[Squeaky Steak ToyCanvas, shaped like a steak, with a squeaker that takes some finding.$8.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/squeaky-steak-toy)[Makes it last Pupsicle Accessory PackThe lick mat, the Honey Pot and the Soda Can Treat Holder together.$37.99](https://coopersdogtreats.com/products/pupsicle-accessory-pack) Our guarantee ## If your dog turns it down, we pay you back We know your dog will love these, but on the very slim chance they don't, we'll refund you. 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