Can dogs eat Peanut butter?

Overview

Caution, peanut butter is okay for dogs to eat as an occasional treat, as long as it is unsalted and unsweetened. Make it a habit to check the ingredients list before feeding peanut butter to a dog. Never give peanut butter that contains xylitol to a dog to avoid poisoning.

Benefits

Peanuts butter contains protein, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and niacin.
Peanuts are high in healthy fats, which promote a healthy heart.
Peanuts contain a B-complex vitamin called biotin, which helps keep a dog’s skin and coat healthy.

Risks

Peanut butter is rich in natural fat content, and some with added oil. Excessive consumption can lead to obesity and pancreatitis in dogs.
Some peanut butter is high in sodium, sugar, salt, and ingredients that are unhealthy for dogs.
Some sugar-free peanut butter has xylitol as a sweetener. Xylitol is toxic to dogs; it causes a rapid release of insulin in dogs. If left untreated, it can be a life-threatening condition.
Some dogs are allergic to peanuts.

Servings

Unsalted and unsweetened peanut butter can be given to dogs as an occasional treat in small amounts.
Avoid giving peanut butter to dogs with pancreatitis.