Christmas cards your dog can eat

What are edible dog cards made from?

Each Scoff Paper card is made from a single edible sheet with a potato-starch base. The recipe also uses water, sunflower oil, vegan-friendly flavourings and food-safe edible colourings for the design. The cards are gluten-free, grain-free and wheat-free, and contain no rawhide. Each card contains 26 calories, so remember to include it as part of your dog’s treats for the day. Ingredients and feeding guidance can vary by product, so check the product details and packaging before serving. This is especially helpful if your dog has a dietary sensitivity or you are introducing a new treat.

The edible sheet is the card itself, rather than a paper card with an edible coating. An orange envelope keeps the greeting together for the human recipient; remove the card from the envelope before offering it to your dog. The envelope is not part of the edible treat. Keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to use it and handle it with clean hands. If you have bought a card-and-pen set, use the dog-friendly edible-ink pen to add a message or picture to the edible card. The pen is intended for the card, not for ordinary paper.

Choose a flavour they will enjoy

Scoff Paper cards come in chicken, bacon, cheese and peanut-butter flavours. The flavourings are plant-based, so the flavour name describes the taste rather than an ingredient made from meat or dairy. Each design is paired with a flavour; check the individual product page to see which one goes with the card you have in mind. If you are choosing for a dog whose diet is carefully managed, read the ingredients on the product page and packaging before ordering or serving. You can choose a design for the occasion first, then find a flavour that suits your dog.

Find a card for the occasion

Birthdays are a natural reason to make a fuss, whether you are celebrating a puppy’s first birthday, a milestone age or simply another year together. There are also cards for Christmas, Gotcha Days, congratulations, thank-yous, weddings, new arrivals, get-well wishes and other moments worth marking. Some designs are silly, some are heartfelt, and some let the person giving the card add their own drawing. Browse by occasion to narrow the choice, or look through the wider range if you want a card that feels more personal to the dog. A small card can turn an ordinary family moment into a reason to celebrate together.

Personalised cards and creative sets

For a more individual gift, selected cards can be personalised with a name on the front and a message on the back. Personalised cards are made to order, so check the product page carefully before completing your purchase and make sure the details are right. The flavour is shown with each design; personalised cards are bacon flavour, while the personalised horoscope range is chicken flavour. If you would like to draw or write by hand, card-and-pen sets include a dog-friendly edible-ink pen. Add a favourite phrase, a simple picture or a little detail that will make the recipient smile.

Think about the message you want the person to read as well as the design the dog will enjoy. A short line can be enough: mention a favourite walk, a familiar routine, a funny habit or the way the dog makes a house feel like home. If you need inspiration, the Scoff Paper blog has ideas for what to write in a dog birthday card. A personalised card gives you room to make your message specific; a ready-made design is an easy choice when you want the card to do the talking. Either way, it is a thoughtful way to include a dog in a celebration.

How to give an edible card

Keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to use it, then remove the envelope and offer the edible sheet while you are with your dog. As with any treat, supervise your dog while they enjoy it and follow the feeding guidance on the packaging. Make sure fresh drinking water is available, and take your dog’s usual diet and other treats into account. If your dog has an allergy, a health condition or a restricted diet, check the ingredients first and ask your veterinary professional if you are unsure whether a treat is suitable. The card is designed as a special treat, so share it in a way that fits your dog.

Made in the UK by Scoff Paper

Scoff Paper began with a simple question: why should people be the only ones who get a card on a special day? Founders Gemma and Matthew developed edible greetings that make dogs part of birthdays and other family celebrations. Their idea grew from a small kitchen-table business into a range of designs shared by dog owners in the UK and beyond. Scoff Paper appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2024, where Sara Davies invested in the business. The range continues to grow with funny, heartfelt and personalised designs for different dogs, occasions and tastes. At its heart, Scoff Paper is about making room for the dogs who are part of the family.