Guides

• How Much Does a Dog Birthday Cake Cost? (2026 Prices)

  Real 2026 dog birthday cake prices from 170+ US dog bakeries: typical cost, what drives the price up, and how to save.

• Are Birthday Cakes Safe for Dogs?

  Whether dogs can eat birthday cake, which ingredients are dangerous (xylitol, chocolate), and what a dog-safe cake uses instead.

• Easy Dog Birthday Cake Recipe (Dog-Safe)

  A simple, vet-friendly dog birthday cake recipe using peanut butter, pumpkin, and applesauce — no xylitol, chocolate, or refined sugar.

• Dog Birthday Party Ideas & Checklist

  How to throw a dog birthday party: cake, treats, decorations, activities, and a simple checklist.

• Puppy's First Birthday: Checklist & Ideas

  How to celebrate your puppy's first birthday: dog-safe cake, party checklist, photo ideas, and what to skip.

• Dog-Safe Frosting: What Dog Bakeries Actually Use

  What frosting is safe for dogs? What real dog bakeries use instead of buttercream — yogurt, cream cheese, and carob — and what to avoid.

• Dog Cake vs. Pupcakes vs. Cookie Cake: What to Order

  Whole dog cake, pupcakes, or a giant cookie? How to pick the right dog birthday order for your party size, budget, and dog.

• How Far Ahead Should You Order a Dog Birthday Cake?

  Real lead times from US dog bakeries: same-day preset cakes, 3–10 days for custom, and 5–7+ days for shipped cakes.

Data & research

• The Most Popular Dog Cake Flavors in America

  Peanut butter leads by 2-to-1 — the full ranking from 1,000+ bakeries' menus.

• Dog Bakery Statistics (2026)

  How many dog bakeries are in the US, which states lead, and what cakes cost.