- Window cartons, gable carry-out boxes, auto-lock biscuit boxes and checkout counter displays tailored for dog, cat and small-pet treats.
- CubitPack makes custom pet treat boxes from 1,000 units in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 business day rush available.
- Free design help, free bone- or paw-shaped window dies, guaranteed Pantone color matching and free shipping across all 50 states.
- Food-contact and grease-resistant liners are available on request; review a 2D proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
Custom Pet Treat Boxes
Custom pet treat boxes printed with your brand, calorie per treat callouts and ingredient decks for baked dog biscuits, dental chews, freeze-dried training bites and cat treats. Order from 1,000 boxes in 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5), with free design help, no die or plate charges and free 50-state shipping. Food-safe and grease-resistant options are available on request.
What are custom pet treat boxes?
Custom pet treat boxes are retail folding cartons, gable carry-out boxes, window cartons and checkout counter displays engineered to hold baked dog biscuits, soft training chews, dental sticks, freeze-dried meat bites and decorated pet bakery cookies. Unlike bulk kibble sacks, treat packaging relies on impulse gift appeal, clear bone- or paw-shaped viewing windows, reclosable tuck tabs for daily reward dispensing, and grease-resistant inner surfaces that prevent peanut butter, bacon fat or salmon oil from wicking into the paperboard. Brands choose natural brown kraft for wholesome bakery lines or bright white card for vivid breed illustrations and color-coded flavors. At CubitPack, custom pet treat boxes start at 1,000 units and ship in 10 to 14 business days, or 4 to 5 business days with rush production. Design help, custom window dies, printing plates and 50-state shipping are free, and food-safe materials are available on request.
Pet treat boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- Kraft board, white card, E-flute corrugated, recycled
- Food & oil barrier
- Food-safe & grease-resistant options on request
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, inside print, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV, foil, emboss
- Add-ons
- Bone/paw windows, handles, hang tabs, inserts
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 US states
Which custom pet treat box style should I choose?
| Box style | Best treat type | Window & display | Closure & carry | Base strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window folding carton | Oven-baked dog biscuits, crunchy cat treats, jerky | Bone, paw or rectangle clear film window | Reclosable top tuck flap | 1-2-3 snap or auto-lock |
| Gable treat box | Pet bakery iced cookies, birthday bark boxes, gift sets | Optional front peek window | Built-in top carry handle | Auto-lock or crash bottom |
| Auto lock bottom box | Heavy 12–16 oz biscuit cartons and dental chew packs | Optional window or solid billboard | Top tuck or tear-strip tab | Pre-glued crash-lock floor |
| Hang tab pegboard carton | Small-breed training bites, catnip mice & single chews | Front window + euro or J-hook tab | Top and bottom tuck flaps | Standard tuck end |
| Counter display (PDQ) box | Individually wrapped bully sticks, yak chews, cookie bars | Fold-up billboard header + open tray | Tear-away perforated hood | Reinforced card or E-flute |
| Tray and sleeve gift box | Decorated dog birthday cookies and holiday assortments | Clear sleeve or window over divider tray | Slide-out drawer tray | Double-wall folded tray |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom pet treat box do I need?
Pet treat boxes are measured by inside dimensions: Length (left to right) × Width (front to back) × Height (bottom to top) in inches. Because bone-shaped biscuits and freeze-dried chunks settle loosely with air pockets between pieces, always test your target ounce weight in a sample carton before locking your dieline. Whether you are comparing pet bakery boxes with window, printed cat treat cartons, gable dog biscuit boxes, dental chew packaging boxes or pet treat boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 × 2 × 5 in | 2 oz to 3 oz crunchy cat treats or pocket-size puppy training bites | Straight tuck end or hang tab |
| 4.5 × 2.5 × 6.5 in | 4 oz to 6 oz freeze-dried beef liver cubes or soft training chews | Window box with auto-lock base |
| 5.5 × 3 × 7.5 in | 8 oz to 10 oz oven-baked peanut butter or pumpkin dog biscuits | Auto lock bottom with bone window |
| 6 × 3.5 × 5 in (to gable) | Half-dozen gourmet pet bakery cookies or treat-bar scoop assortment | Gable carry-out box |
| 7 × 3.5 × 8.5 in | 12 oz to 16 oz dental chew sticks, jerky strips or multi-pack biscuits | Heavy auto lock bottom or seal end |
| 8 × 6 × 4 in | 12 to 24 single-wrapped bully sticks, yak cheese chews or cookie bars | Counter display (PDQ) tray |
Suggested inside size: 3.5 × 2 × 5 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose pet treat boxes?
- Test bulk volume, not just ounce weightCurved bone biscuits and airy freeze-dried hearts take up 40% more box volume than dense soft chews at the same 8 oz net weight.
- Decide on direct fill vs inner bagDry biscuits can sit directly inside a food-safe, grease-resistant lined carton; soft moist chews need a sealed inner barrier pouch.
- Add a bone or paw viewing windowPet shoppers inspect treat size and bake color before buying; a custom-shaped window costs zero extra in die fees.
- Match the base to shelf or peg displayUse an auto-lock bottom for 8–16 oz shelf cartons, a hang tab for checkout peg hooks, or a gable handle for pet boutique tables.
- Include kcal-per-treat on the back panelFormat your side or back panel with Guaranteed Analysis, ingredients, kcal per treat and 'intermittent or supplemental feeding only'.
- Keep an unvarnished lot-code boxLeave an unlaminated rectangle on the bottom flap so your bakery or co-packer can stamp the bake date and best-by lot code.
What are pet treat boxes made of?
Which finishes can pet treat boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Pet treat boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Box styles | Window carton, gable box, auto lock bottom, straight/reverse tuck, hang tab, PDQ counter display, tray and sleeve |
| Board stocks | Natural brown kraft, white SBS/C1S paperboard, E-flute corrugated, recycled board |
| Board thickness | Paperboard pt caliper and E-flute weight matched to treat weight |
| Food & grease barrier | Food-contact and grease-resistant liners/coatings available on request via certified partner facility |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone match guaranteed, inside printing, opaque white ink on kraft |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing |
| Windows & cutouts | Custom bone, paw or geometric die-cut windows with clear film patching at no die charge |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes (250 for corrugated mailer styles); delivered within ±5% of ordered quantity |
| Proofs & samples | Free 2D digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; $50 sample kit or custom sample credited to order |
| Turnaround & shipping | 10–14 business days (rush 4–5 business days); free shipping across all 50 US states |
Ready to quote your pet treat boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do pet brands pack in custom pet treat boxes?
From crunchy oven-baked biscuits sold in grocery aisles to hand-iced birthday cookies at boutique pet bakeries, the carton structure adapts to the treat's oil content, fragility and display fixture. Share your treat type and net weight so we recommend the right board and liner.
Pet treat boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom pet treat box mistakes?
Pet treats combine high fat content, irregular biscuit shapes and strict nutrition panel rules. Check these five mistakes before approving your proof. When specifying branded pet treat boxes, wholesale pet treat boxes, bulk custom pet treat boxes, personalized pet treat boxes and custom size pet treat boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Packing peanut butter biscuits, bacon treats or salmon jerky directly into unlined paperboard, which lets oils wick through and leave dark grease blotches on the outside print.
- Sizing the carton from net ounce weight alone without testing how loosely bone-shaped biscuits or puffed treats stack, leaving the box overflowing or half empty.
- Using an open unpatched window with loose unwrapped treats, allowing crumbs to spill in shipping cases and store air to stale the bake.
- Placing a wide bone-shaped window too close to the left and right crease lines, which weakens the front wall and causes the box to bow inward.
- Forgetting the AAFCO calorie-per-treat figure and 'intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only' line on the back panel.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom printed pet treat boxes vs stock boxes with labels: how do they compare?
| Stock boxes + stick-on labels | Custom pet treat boxes from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf presence & windows | Plain carton or generic rectangle window | Bone, paw or custom-shaped window with full-wrap brand print |
| Grease & oil protection | Uncoated board that develops dark oil blotches from treats | Grease-resistant and food-safe inner barriers on request |
| Nutrition & calorie panels | Requires front and back stick-on labels | Guaranteed Analysis and kcal/treat printed directly on the box |
| Fit & base security | Loose catalog dimensions; bottoms sag under 12–16 oz biscuits | Sized to your exact treat fill with crash-lock or seal-end bases |
| Die & setup fees | Extra charges for custom window shapes | Zero die or plate charges, free design help and 3D mockup |
Get custom pet treat boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are pet treat boxes safe and sustainable?
Food-safe & grease-resistant options on request
When baked biscuits or jerky touch the inside of the carton directly, we produce your order in a certified partner facility using food-contact boards and grease-resistant barrier coatings on request.Sniff-test low-odor inks & coatings
Dogs and cats have sensitive noses; we pair low-odor vegetable/soy-based printing inks with water-based or film laminations so packaging smells clean.Kraft, recycled & FSC paperboard
Unbleached natural kraft, recycled paperboard and FSC-certified board options are available on request to match natural pet treat positioning.How do I order custom pet treat boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat affects the cost of custom pet treat boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Box dimensions & board weight
Total flat board area and caliper thickness set the base paperboard costOrder quantity & multi-flavor runs
Combining Peanut Butter, Pumpkin and Bacon SKUs on one dieline lowers unit priceGrease barriers & window patching
Interior oil-resistant liners and glued clear film windows add a modest stepSpecial finishes & inserts
Soft-touch lamination, metallic foil stamping and cookie dividers affect the quoteKeep one shared box size and bone-window dieline across all your treat flavors and order them together in a single run. You pay zero die or plate charges, get 10% off your first order, and we beat any written US competitor quote for the same specifications. Buyers ordering straight tuck end pet treat boxes or gable carry-out box pet treat boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkPet treat boxes questions
What is the minimum order quantity for custom pet treat boxes?
Custom folding carton pet treat boxes (including window boxes, gable boxes, auto-lock cartons and counter displays) start at 1,000 boxes. If you need corrugated mailer boxes for a monthly pet treat subscription, minimums start at 250 boxes.
Are your custom pet treat boxes safe for direct contact with dog biscuits?
Food-safe and grease-resistant materials are available on request. Let us know whether your treats go directly into the carton or sit inside a sealed poly bag, and we will produce your boxes in a certified partner facility and share certificates on request.
How do I stop peanut butter, cheese or meat oils from staining the box?
Baked biscuits and jerky treats contain natural oils that can wick into bare paperboard and leave dark rings around the carton. Either pack the treats in an inner barrier bag or request a grease-resistant interior coating on your carton quote.
Does a bone-shaped or paw-shaped window cost extra for a custom die?
No. CubitPack never charges die or plate fees. Our structural designers can draw a bone, paw print, doghouse, cat silhouette or heart window on your front panel and patch it with clear film at no extra tooling cost.
Should I use an open die-cut window or a clear film-patched window?
If your treats sit loose inside the carton, always choose a glued clear film window so crumbs, oils and store dust stay sealed. If the treats are already sealed inside a clear inner poly bag or individually wrapped, an open window without film works well and costs slightly less.
What information needs to be printed on a retail pet treat box?
Under FDA CVM and AAFCO pet treat guidelines, include the brand and product name, target species (dog or cat), net weight on the lower front panel, a Guaranteed Analysis table, ingredients in descending weight order, calorie content in both kcal/kg and kcal per treat, and 'Intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only'.
Which box style works best for a pet bakery selling iced dog cookies?
Gable boxes with a built-in top handle and a front peek window are the favorite for pet bakeries and treat bars, while shallow tray-and-sleeve boxes with paperboard dividers keep fragile yogurt-iced birthday cookies flat so the icing never smudges.
Can I order multiple treat flavors in the same 1,000-box or 2,500-box order?
Yes. Select 2 designs or 3+ designs in the quote form and list your flavors in the notes. Keeping the exact same box size and window cutout across every flavor lets our team group them efficiently.
Can I see a 3D mockup of my pet treat box and window before I pay?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D dieline proof and an interactive 3D mockup showing your window cutout, top tuck tab and side nutrition panels before you pay. Paid custom-printed physical samples are also available and credited to your order.
How long do custom pet treat boxes take to produce and deliver?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your proof and pay. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available at a quoted rate, and standard shipping to all 50 US states is always free.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Pet treat boxes terms, explained
- Window patching
- Gluing a transparent film sheet over a die-cut bone, paw or rectangle opening inside the carton
- Grease-resistant barrier
- An interior board coating or liner that blocks animal fats and nut oils from staining the outside print
- Gable box
- A one-piece folding carton whose top flaps lock together into a pitched roof with a built-in carry handle
- PDQ counter display
- A retail shipper carton with a perforated hood that tears away to form an angled checkout tray and header
- Auto lock bottom
- A pre-glued bottom that snaps into place automatically when the flat carton is squeezed open
- Kcal per treat statement
- The calorie declaration on pet treat packaging showing metabolizable energy per individual biscuit or chew
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Get your pet treat boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack fact on this page comes from our confirmed offers (1,000-box minimum for folding cartons, 250 for mailers, 10–14 business day turnaround, 4–5 day rush, free design help, no die or plate charges, free 50-state shipping and food-safe options on request) and was checked by a packaging specialist. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- All CubitPack offers, 1,000-box minimum, 10-14 business day turnaround, 4-5 day rush, free design help, no die or plate charges, free 50-state shipping, food-safe on request policy
- FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine pet treat labeling and ingredient order rules
- TAPPI grease-resistant barrier and folding carton compression standards
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.