- Odor- and grease-locking barrier pouches for freeze-dried raw treats, dog biscuits, jerky and cat treats.
- Fitted with crumb-resistant zippers, sombrero pegboard holes, tear notches and food-safe liners on request.
- Minimums depend on the product and are confirmed with your quote; production takes 10 to 14 days.
- Includes free custom dielines, digital proofs and 3D mockups before payment, plus free US shipping.
Custom Pet Treat Pouches
Custom pet treat pouches printed with your pet brand artwork and built with grease-proof, odor-locking barrier liners and crumb-shedding zippers for dog biscuits, freeze-dried raw liver, dental chews, bully sticks and cat treats. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5), with free design help and free 50-state shipping.
What are custom pet treat pouches?
Custom pet treat pouches are multi-layer flexible barrier bags printed with your pet brand identity and hermetically heat-sealed to protect baked dog biscuits, freeze-dried raw organ meats, semi-moist training bites, bully sticks and cat treats from humidity, lipid rancidity and aroma escape. Unlike standard paper bakery bags that wick poultry fat and salmon oil into unsightly grease spots or thin poly bags that let fishy and smoky tripe odors permeate retail aisles, pet treat pouches pair a scuff-resistant outer print web with a metallized, foil or high-barrier middle core and a heat-sealable food-contact inner liner available on request. Crumb-shedding press-to-close zippers survive hundred-time pocket openings during dog walks, while top sombrero hang holes display packs neatly on pet-boutique pegboards. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. At CubitPack, custom pet treat pouches take 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5), with free design help, no plate fees and free 50-state shipping.
Pet treat pouches facts
- Minimum
- Confirmed with quote
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 business days, quoted
- Bag styles
- Stand-up bottom gusset, tall chew bag, flat-bottom pouch, flat sample
- Features
- Crumb-shedding zipper, tear notches, sombrero or round hang hole
- Printing
- Full color (CMYK), Pantone, white ink on kraft, clear or metallic
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, spot UV
- Food contact
- Grease & odor barrier food-safe liners on request
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Should I choose stand-up pouches, tall chew bags or flat-bottom bags for pet treats?
| Pet pouch style | Structure & barrier | Best treat format | Closure & display |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand-up dog & cat treat pouch | Oval bottom gusset stands upright on shelves | 4 oz to 16 oz biscuits, jerky and trainers | Crumb-shedding zipper + sombrero hole |
| Opaque foil freeze-dried pouch | 100% light- and moisture-blocking core | 2 oz to 8 oz freeze-dried liver and salmon | Dual-track powder/crumb zipper |
| Tall bully stick & chew bag | Extra-tall 11 to 14 in body for long chews | 6 in and 12 in bully sticks, tendons, ears | Odor-lock barrier + pegboard hang hole |
| Flat-bottom box treat bag | Five flat panels that sit square on shelves | 16 oz to 32 oz bulk dog bones and toppers | Front pocket zipper or top zipper |
| Pocket cat treat & catnip pouch | Compact 4 × 6 × 2 in upright footprint | 1 oz to 3 oz crunchy cat pillows & catnip | Aroma-tight zipper and laser tear notch |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom pet treat pouch fits freeze-dried, biscuits and chews?
Pet treat pouch sizes are written as outer Width × Height × Bottom Gusset in inches. Ultralight freeze-dried beef liver and whole minnows take three times more volume per ounce than dense soft-moist training bites or hip-and-joint chews, so size your pouch by treat texture. Whether you are comparing printed dog treat bags, freeze dried pet treat pouches, resealable cat treat bags, odor proof dog chew pouches or custom pet food barrier bags, we size the template to your exact container.
| Outer size (W × H × G) | Freeze-dried raw / airy chews | Baked biscuits, jerky & soft chews |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 × 2 in | 0.75 to 1 oz freeze-dried cat treats | 2 to 3 oz crunchy cat pillows or catnip |
| 5 × 8 × 3 in | 2 to 2.5 oz freeze-dried liver or minnows | 4 to 6 oz soft dog training bites |
| 6 × 9 × 3.5 in | 3.5 to 4.5 oz freeze-dried nuggets | 8 to 10 oz baked biscuits or chicken jerky |
| 7 × 11 × 4 in | 6 to 8 oz freeze-dried meal toppers | 12 to 16 oz (1 lb) dental chews or bones |
| 8.5 × 13 × 4.5 in | 10 to 14 oz bulk freeze-dried cubes | 24 to 32 oz (1.5 to 2 lb) value biscuit pack |
| 6 × 13 × 3 in (tall) | 4 to 6 oz puffed beef trachea or ears | 5 to 10 count 6-in or 12-in bully sticks |
| 10 × 15 × 5 in | 16 to 20 oz kennel freeze-dried bag | 3 to 4 lb breeder or trainer bulk treats |
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose pet treat pouches?
- Size around freeze-dried vs dense chewsThree ounces of airy freeze-dried beef liver fills the same 6 × 9 × 3.5 inch pouch as 8 oz of soft chews.
- Stop poultry fat and salmon oil wickingHigh-fat palatability coatings stain raw paper; always specify a grease-proof inner sealant liner.
- Lock in smoky and fishy odorsBully sticks, tripe and salmon skin need high-barrier metallized or EVOH films so stores stay odor-free.
- Keep semi-moist training bites softGlycerin-rich training treats harden if moisture escapes; use a low-WVTR barrier and tight zipper.
- Pick a crumb-shedding zipper trackLiver dust and biscuit crumbs jam thin zippers during dog walks; use a wide multi-rib track.
- Leave back-panel room for AAFCO tablesPet treats need Guaranteed Analysis, kcal/treat calorie statements, ingredients and weight feeding charts.
What are pet treat pouches made of?
Which finishes can pet treat pouches have?
Which zippers, hang holes and windows can I add to custom pet treat pouches?
Pet treat pouches specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Pouch styles | Stand-up bottom gusset, tall bully-stick bag, flat-bottom box pouch, flat sample packet |
| Barrier & materials | Food-contact grease- and odor-barrier inner sealant with foil/metallized, matte, gloss or kraft outer films on request |
| Printing | Full color (CMYK), Pantone match guaranteed, white ink on kraft, clear and metallic |
| Finishes & extras | Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, spot UV |
| Closures & features | Crumb-resistant zipper, pocket zipper, tear notches, sombrero or round hang holes, windows, rounded corners |
| Size range | Custom width × height × gusset from 4 × 6 × 2 in cat treat bags to 10 × 15 × 5 in bulk bags |
| Minimum order | Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote; delivered within ±5% |
| Proofs & samples | Free digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; $50 sample kit or printed sample credited to order |
| Turnaround & shipping | 10-14 business days (rush 4-5 days); free shipping to all 50 states, worldwide DDP available |
Ready to quote your pet treat pouches? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do pet brands pack in custom pet treat pouches?
Every pet treat recipe has its own bulk density, crude fat percentage and aroma intensity. Share whether you make airy freeze-dried organ cubes, oil-basted biscuits, semi-moist training bites or long collagen chews, and our team will size the pouch width, gusset and barrier layer to fit.
Pet treat pouches design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom pet treat pouch mistakes?
Most pet treat packaging issues come from underestimating freeze-dried volume, animal-fat wicking or AAFCO back-panel space. Avoid these five mistakes. When specifying pet treat pouches with logo, branded pet treat pouches, wholesale pet treat pouches, bulk custom pet treat pouches and personalized pet treat pouches, avoid these common production mistakes
- Sizing a 4 oz freeze-dried liver pouch using a kibble weight chart, leaving the bag too small.
- Packing poultry-fat or salmon-oil biscuits in unlined paper where grease blotches bleed through.
- Using a thin single-track zipper on freeze-dried treats where meat dust jams the groove.
- Packing smelly bully sticks or fish skin in a low-barrier bag that lets odors escape.
- Crowding the back panel without room for the AAFCO Guaranteed Analysis and kcal/treat box.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your bag dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
Made your design with AI?
Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your bag dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom printed pet treat pouches vs labeled stock bags: how do they compare?
| Stock bags with stick-on labels | Custom pet treat pouches from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Grease & odor lock | Unlined paper or thin poly bags that leak fish odor and oil spots | Multi-layer metallized or EVOH barrier that locks fat and scent inside |
| Fit for freeze-dried vs chews | Stock sizes crush airy liver cubes or look half empty on soft chews | Custom width × height × gusset matched to your exact treat density |
| AAFCO & feeding layout | Cramped stick-on labels that peel when handled with greasy fingers | Full back-panel print for Guaranteed Analysis, kcal and weight chart |
| Protein SKU grouping | Hand-labeling thousands of bags across Beef, Chicken and Salmon | Combine multiple protein recipes of the same size in one print run |
| Prepress & window check | No dieline check for sombrero hole, zipper or gusset curves | Free custom dieline, digital proof and 3D mockup before payment |
Get custom pet treat pouches sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are pet treat pouches safe and sustainable?
Food-contact grease & moisture liners on request
Food-contact inner sealant films, animal-fat barriers and low-migration inks are available on request.Aroma containment and lipid protection
Metallized and foil cores block UV light and oxygen so fish oils and poultry fats stay fresh.Tamper-evident top impulse seal
Every pouch includes a top seal header above the tear notches so buyers know the bag is factory-sealed.How do I order custom pet treat pouches?
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 price of custom pet treat pouches?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Pouch dimensions and style
4 × 6 × 2 in cat treat bags use less film than 8.5 × 13 × 4.5 in dog biscuit bagsOrder quantity and protein splits
Unit cost drops at higher volumes, and same-size Beef, Chicken and Salmon SKUs can be groupedBarrier structure and finish
Foil freeze-dried liners, kraft laminates, soft-touch and foil stamping change costZippers, windows and hang holes
Crumb-shedding zippers, paw windows and sombrero hang holes affect convertingKeep Beef, Wild Salmon and Duck recipes on the same Width × Height × Gusset dieline and select 2 designs or 3+ designs in Step 2 of the quote form to combine your print run. You never pay die or plate charges, your first order gets 10% off, and we beat any written US competitor quote. Buyers ordering custom size pet treat pouches or flat-bottom box treat bag pet treat pouches 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 pouches questions
What size custom pet treat pouch do I need for 4 oz and 8 oz of dog treats?
Size by treat density: for airy freeze-dried beef liver or minnows, 2 to 2.5 oz fits a 5 × 8 × 3 inch pouch and 4 oz fits a 6 × 9 × 3.5 inch pouch. For denser baked biscuits or soft training bites, 4 to 6 oz fits a 5 × 8 × 3 inch pouch and 8 to 10 oz fits a 6 × 9 × 3.5 inch pouch.
Why does 3 oz of freeze-dried liver need the same bag size as 8 oz of soft chews?
Sublimation during freeze-drying removes water while leaving the porous meat structure intact, giving freeze-dried liver cubes a low bulk density around 0.14 to 0.22 g/cm3 compared to 0.45 to 0.55 g/cm3 for dense glycerin soft chews.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom pet treat pouches?
Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. Trial runs are reviewed case by case. Enter up to three quantities in Step 1 of the quote form to compare unit price breaks.
How do your pouches stop salmon oil, marrow fat and peanut oil from staining the bag?
Baked biscuits, jerky and chews often contain 12% to 22% crude fat. Our pet treat pouches use an internal grease-resistant food-contact sealant layer and barrier core on request so oils never reach the outer print or kraft surface.
Which barrier structure locks in strong bully stick, tripe and fish treat odors?
Choose a multi-layer metallized, aluminum foil or clear EVOH high-oxygen-barrier laminate with a wide heat-seal flange. It traps volatile sulfur and fish aromas inside the sealed pouch so pet shops stay odor-free.
Can I add a custom bone-shaped or paw-shaped clear window at no extra die cost?
Yes. On printed clear-barrier pet treat pouches, the viewing window is created by knocking out the white ink underbase in any shape you want (such as a dog bone, paw print, fish or heart) with zero die or plate charges.
What AAFCO information do I need to leave room for on the back panel?
US pet treat packages typically display an AAFCO Guaranteed Analysis table (min Crude Protein %, min Crude Fat %, max Crude Fiber %, max Moisture %), an ingredient list, a Calorie Content (ME) statement in kcal/kg and kcal/treat, feeding instructions and distributor contact details.
Can I combine multiple dog and cat treat proteins in a single order?
Yes. When your Beef Liver, Wild Salmon, Turkey Tendon and Sweet Potato treat pouches share the same outer dimensions and film structure, select 2 designs or 3+ designs in Step 2 of the quote form to group your print run.
How long do custom pet treat pouches take to produce and ship?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your free digital proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is quoted per order, and standard shipping to all 50 US states is free.
Can you also make matching pet treat boxes or retail counter displays?
Yes. We produce custom pet treat boxes, pet food boxes, pet supplement cartons, roll labels and counter display boxes alongside your flexible pouches, keeping your Pantone colors consistent across every retail format.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Pet treat pouches terms, explained
- Guaranteed Analysis
- AAFCO back-panel table listing min protein/fat and max fiber/moisture
- Hygroscopic freeze-dried
- Porous raw meat cubes that absorb humidity without a foil/metallized barrier
- Crude fat wicking
- Migration of poultry fat or salmon oil into unlined paperboard
- Calorie Content (ME)
- Metabolizable energy statement on pet treats in kcal/kg and kcal/treat
- Crumb-shedding zipper
- Wide-rib reclosable track that seals through liver powder and biscuit crumbs
- Sombrero hang hole
- Hat-shaped top punch that hangs bags straight on pet-store pegboard hooks
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Get your pet treat pouches 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 service fact on this page comes from our confirmed offers (10-14 business day turnaround, rush in 4-5 days, free design help, no die or plate charges and free 50-state shipping) and was verified by a packaging specialist. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack offers, 10-14 day turnaround, free design help, no die or plate fees, free US shipping and $50 sample kit
- FDA CVM and AAFCO Guaranteed Analysis, calorie content and pet food-contact liner considerations
- Freeze-dried vs baked vs semi-moist pet treat bulk densities, grease barriers and odor lock laminates
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.