In Grow a Garden, pets play an essential role in boosting your farm's productivity. To help them grow stronger, the game introduces helpful items like the Small Pet Treat, a gear item first added in Update 1.14.0. This article explains exactly how to get and use the Small Treat so you can maximize your pet's experience gain and evolve them faster.

The Small Pet Treat is a common gear item shaped like a bone and visually composed of five white blocks. When used, it provides a small XP boost to your pet over a period of 43,200 seconds (12 hours). It's a great item if you're trying to level your pets to Level 50, which is required for pet mutation, or simply improve their abilities for better farming performance.
The only way to get the Small Pet Treat is by crafting it at the Cosmetics/Crafting Stall located near Isaac. Here's what you need to know:
To craft one Small Pet Treat, you'll need:
Make sure you have all the items and currency before starting the crafting process.
Make sure you have all the required materials ready before starting the crafting process, especially the 1,000,000 Sheckles needed for each Small Pet Treat. If you're running low on in-game currency, one of the easiest ways to save time is to buy Grow a Garden Sheckles online. This lets you focus more on growing your pets and less on grinding for coins.
Once you've crafted the Small Treat, using it is simple but requires a bit of attention:
Note: You can't stack the timer or reapply it while it's still active. If you try to use another treat during the active period, it will not extend or refresh the duration.
You can monitor the remaining time for the XP buff in the Pet Menu:
If you can't find the Small Pet Treat in your inventory:
From there, drag it to your hotbar so you can equip and use it as needed.
In Grow a Garden, pets are vital companions that help automate farming and boost efficiency. To enhance their performance, players can use pet treats and toys, which either improve passive abilities or boost pet experience (XP). These items can be found in two places: the Gear Shop, where premium toys and treats are sold, and the Crafting Stations, where you can make more basic but still effective pet boosts.
Below is a full list of all current pet treats and toys in Grow a Garden, including their ingredients, costs, and effects.
| Treat Preview | Treat Name | Price / Ingredients | Use Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ![Small Toy] | Small Toy | - 1x Common Egg - 1x Coconut Seed - 1x Coconut - 1,000,000 Sheckles | Gives a small boost to your pet's passive ability |
| ![Small Treat] | Small Treat | - 1x Common Egg - 1x Dragon Fruit Seed - 1x Blueberry - 1,000,000 Sheckles | Grants your pet a small XP boost over time |
| ![Medium Toy] | Medium Toy | 4,000,000 Sheckles | Gives a medium boost to your pet's passive ability |
| ![Medium Treat] | Medium Treat | Currently Unavailable / Unknown Crafting Method | Grants your pet a medium XP boost over time |
| ![Lollipop] | Level Up Lollipop | 10 Billion Sheckles | Instantly levels up your pet's XP by 1 level |
Note: Preview icons not shown here—visit the Gear Shop in-game for visual reference.