A festive, dog-safe charcuterie board your furry best friend will love!
Thanksgiving isn’t just for humans – your dog deserves to join in on the delicious holiday fun too! One of the cutest (and most Instagram-worthy) ways to include your pup in the celebration is by creating a Thanksgiving “barkuterie board.” Think charcuterie… but dog-friendly, healthy, and holiday-themed.
Below, you’ll learn exactly how to build a safe, beautiful, and tail-waggingly tasty barkuterie board that your dog will gobble up in minutes.
What Is a Barkuterie Board?
A barkuterie board is a curated, visually appealing assortment of dog-safe snacks arranged on a platter or board—just like a traditional charcuterie board. Instead of meats and cheeses, you feature dog treats, fruits, veggies, and festive holiday goodies.
For Thanksgiving, you can add warm autumn colors, holiday flavors, and seasonal ingredients to make it extra special.
Dog-Safe Thanksgiving Ingredients to Include
Here are perfect, pup-approved foods to use on your board:
Protein Options
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Turkey (plain, cooked, unseasoned, no skin or bones)
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Chicken breast (unseasoned)
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Turkey meatballs (homemade, no onion/garlic)
Healthy Veggies
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Carrots (raw or cooked)
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Green beans
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Sweet potatoes (cooked, plain)
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Pumpkin purée bites (100% pumpkin—not pie filling)
Dog-Safe Fruits
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Apple slices (no seeds)
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Blueberries
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Cranberries (fresh or freeze-dried, unsweetened)
Carbohydrates & Chews
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Mini rice cakes
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Dog biscuits or jerky chews
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Pumpkin or turkey-flavored treats
Festive Extras
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Turkey-shaped dog cookies
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Fall-colored training treats
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Edible dog-safe sprinkles!
Foods to Avoid
Not all Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs. Keep these OFF your barkuterie board:
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Turkey bones
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Turkey skin (too fatty)
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Stuffing
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Gravy
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Onion and garlic
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Nutmeg
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Raisins and grapes
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Chocolate
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Ham
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Desserts or anything with xylitol
A safe board is a happy board!