FAQs

Are these dog cakes healthy for my pet? - Absolutely.  While Okra & Molly Dog Cakes should only be served as a treat and not a meal replacement, they are still very nutritious and contributive to your dog's diet.  Oil is good for the coat.  Blackstrap molasses is full of iron, magnesium, calcium and several others. Honey contains many vitamins and assists with allergies, digestion, and infection.  Pumpkin is chocked full of beta carotene as well as fiber.  Peanut butter offers great healthy fat and protein. 

How do I preserve my dog cakes for later? - All cakes will arrive with at least a couple days life on them (based on your delivery date, NOT the day they arrive) so really the box is the best storage.  But if you need to keep it longer, the absolute best way to preserve your Dog Cakes is in a freezer bag in the freezer.  Due to the nature of the frosting, remove Dog Cake IMMEDIATELY from the bag when thawing.  Allow an hour or two before serving up.  There should be an instruction card in the box to help.

Do I have to subscribe? - Not at all.  If you'd prefer your buddy taste test first, by all means, select a one time purchase.

What if I'm not home for delivery? - No worries.  Our frosting won't melt in the heat and the packaging is well insulated.  Short of a tornado or squirrel thievery(which has happened), your Dog Birthday Cake will wait for you just fine.  During summer humidity, it's a good idea to let the box sit inside for an hour or two before opening.

Are there any sugars in my dog cakes? - The only sugar found in our Dog Birthday Cakes is in the peanut butter, though trace amounts are contained in the food coloring. 

Can I custom order my cake designs? - For something completely different from our standard collection, go here. For our standard collection of designs, it is Baker's Choice on which colors and finishes will be on the Dog Cake.  This is for functionality purposes and to keep cost low for the customer.  Like snowflakes, however, no two O&M cakes are alike because we hand design here in the kitchen.  As we celebrate each year with your pup, she'll receive a beautiful collection.  I promise.

Can I request specific colors? - For a standard cake, no.  You can mention a request in the notes section at checkout and we'll hopefully see it, but most often, the designer is focused on creating a unique and beautiful cake, and those notes often go overlooked.  Also, we don't always keep every color onhand.  Specific colors can be requested through the Color Your Own Cake

Why don't you have a cake for all the other holidays? - Good question.  We'd love to, but for now, it's up to the customer.  If enough requests come in for a particular holiday like St Patty's or New Years Day, and we can add it to the collection, we'll be happy to do so.

Do you have different sized cakes for different sized dogs? - We have several shapes and sizes, the "Standard" at 2x4" and the "Big Dog" at 2x6", and the "Square" at 4.25x4.25" and the "Big Square" at 6x6, along with the 3tier Cakes.  But really, it's up to the owner to determine what they're dog will want.  Plenty of big dogs enjoy little cakes and vice versa.

My dog won't eat your dog cake.  Does that mean it's terrible?  - I certainly hope not!  You know better than anyone what makes your pup tick, but if he needs some inspiration, Okra & Molly's in-house mascot Logan prefers a slice to be toasted slightly before serving(cuz he's a fancypants).  All dogs are different, some may not like the cake (a small few, i bet) but that's up to you to decide.  We do not issue refunds if your dog doesn't like the cake.

Are your dog cakes okay for small dogs that can't chew hard treats?  - The cakes are very dense, but certainly not "hard."  Consider them more of a very thick muffin.  It will require some time to chew them, but not strength.  They're not milkbones, for sure, but i've witnessed some of the oldest chihuahuas in the world mowing through these things.

How can I check on my order or track my package?  - You should receive an email with your tracking number to track via USPS.  If not, check your spam, and if it's more than two days before your delivery, your cake hasn't shipped, and isn't supposed to ship yet.  

What's the deal with shipping? - We typically use 2-day shipping with USPS or UPS but as mentioned above, they sometimes make that a 3-day depending on your location, and UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays in most cities.  And then Sundays throw a wrench into all of that because no delivery happens.  A good rule of thumb: If you order a last minute Dog Cake Monday after 2pm CST, we ship Tuesday, you should have it by Thursday or Friday possibly.  Hope that helps.

How can I contact you? Is there a Phone Number? - If you've placed an order, simply reply to that confirmation email, or use mollythedog.  Time in the shop is spent 100% on cake production and shipping deadlines and a ringing phone would cause major delays for other customers.  Out of respect for all our customers, we'll reply to emails and chats at an appropriate time.