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Give your four-legged friend a daily treat during the countdown to Christmas.

Advent calendars come in so many shapes and forms for humans, from advent calendars for chocolate lovers to ones filled with kids' toys, beauty products and even booze. So why shouldn't our pets get in on the Christmas fun, too? During the holiday season, there are all kinds of countdown calendars for dogs and cats available from major retailers like Costco, Target, Chewy and even Trader Joe's — not to mention affordable options to be found on Amazon and Etsy.

But even though you can buy a pet advent calendar almost anywhere these days, you'll need to make sure the one you pick out for your furry friend takes their individual needs into consideration — for example, is it for big or small dogs? Does it contain snacks or toys? Does it offer a full 25 days' worth of treats, or just 12 to signify the 12 days of Christmas? We've put together a list of the best advent calendars that will delight every type of pet this holiday season, whether you're shopping for a dog with food allergies or looking for a reusable advent calendar you can use over and over.

You can shop these advent calendars now to get ahead of the game, or wait until more pet advent calendars are released as we get closer to Christmas — we'll keep this story updated accordingly. Just be ready to buy as soon as your top pick is in stock, as they tend to fly off shelves!

This popular pet advent calendar comes with 24 freeze-dried treats for pups of all sizes to enjoy. Behind each window is a different kind of tasty morsel — including cheesy peanut butter bears, chicken pot pie cookies, bacon puffs — all made from natural ingredients in Washington state. Plus, each treat is individually wrapped, so nothing goes stale if you're buying it months ahead of Christmas.

The windows of this handmade advent calendar are filled with a curated mix of small treats, from freeze-dried minnows and chicken hearts to meaty tenders and freeze-dried cod pieces, just to name a few. Just note that this calendar is currently only available for pre-order, so if you're ordering now, it won't ship until the end of November.

Instead of lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, this advent calendar features a different popular dog breed for each of the 12 days of Christmas. Inside, your pup will find a dozen protein-packed chews, a mix of twist sticks and kabobs made with real beef hide, pork hide, duck, chicken liver and more. Appropriate for all ages and types of dogs according to the brand, reviewers say they've given these treats to breeds ranging in size from chihuahuas to Saint Bernards.

You won't find an advent calendar with more treats than this one! It comes with 73 grain-free salmon-and-sweet potato snacks for your cat (each of the 25 days includes multiple holiday-shaped pieces packed with nutritious omega-3 fatty acids and DHA). There's also a version for dogs!

If this advent calendar's 24 hand-decorated peanut butter dog treats aren't enough to excite you and your pooch, it also plays festive holiday tunes! The snacks are made with dog-safe oats, applesauce, cinnamon, and peanuts.

If you want your small dog to avoid rawhide, opt for this advent calendar filled with 24 easy-to-digest, rawhide-free chews made of real chicken and vegetables. The pint-size chews, which include sweet potato mini bones, mini candy canes and mini chicken-wrapped sticks, are also designed to keep your pup's teeth healthy. While many reviewers said their dogs loved these treats, one negative is that the candy cane treats come wrapped in plastic, meaning you'll have to open them for your dog first.

Your cat will go wild for this advent calendar filled with catnip and cat toys, including festive mice and feather toys, catnip-filled plush toys, and a mylar ball.

Best for smaller dog breeds, this advent calendar is filled with plenty of cute toys for your pup to play with, including a two-inch tennis ball, knotted ropes, and a crinkle-and-squeak Santa.

This Grinch-themed advent calendar comes with 12 days of dog treat cookies. Not only is this festive box fun for Dr. Seuss fans, we also appreciate that in addition to the vanilla and peanut butter cookies hidden behind each of the calendar's windows, this set also comes with a Grinch stuffed toy that your dog can whip around in its mouth.

If you want to fill your own advent calendar with your pet's favorite treats, you'll need a reusable one that you can use year after year. With this highly rated Etsy pick, you can incorporate 24 small snacks or toys of your choosing. It can also be personalized with your pet's name. It even lights up so you can display it as decor.

✔️ Animal-appropriate: Make sure that the pet advent calendar you're purchasing is right for the type of animal you have. Dog treats are not the same as cat treats, after all. Also check the calorie count of any edible treats, and adjust your pet's daily diet accordingly.

✔️ Size-appropriate: When it comes to dog breeds, you'll want to make sure the treats or toys are the appropriate size for your pet. Some dog advent calendars will note which dog size breed they are intended for.

✔️ Expiration date: Check that the advent calendar you've bought is not from a previous year. And, if there are edible treats inside, make sure the expiration date is long after Christmas to ensure quality.

✔️ Reputable company: Since your fur babies will be ingesting or playing with the contents inside the advent calendar, make sure you buy from a reputable company. Read reviews and look at ratings so you know your pets are in good hands.