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.
Can dogs eat Peanut butter?
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.
