5 Health Benefits of Peanut Butter for Dogs

Stephanie C • October 28, 2019

While you don’t want to give your pup just any old people food, peanut butter is a people food that’s great for your dog’s physical and mental health. So, when the irresistible urge to share a table scrap with your canine buddy hits you, peanut butter is an overall good choice that provides them with plenty of vitamins, protein, and healthy fats.

However, here are a couple of considerations to keep in mind about peanut butter and dogs.

  • As with any treat, it’s only healthy in moderation.
  • Check labels to ensure you avoid peanut butters with xylitol, a sugar substitute that is deadly to dogs, even in small amounts.
  • Too much peanut butter can result in obesity and pancreatitis.
  • Check with your vet before giving your dog peanut butter if your pet has food or other allergies.
  • Look for peanut butters without sugar or added salt.

What are the benefits of feeding peanut butter to my dog?

Here are five healthy reasons to choose raw, unsalted peanut butter, with no added sugar - and NO xylitol - for your pup’s treat time.

1. Peanut butter is perfect for interactive toys.

There are many interactive toysavailable for your dog that have the added benefit of providing a way for your canine to ‘hunt’ for their food. And peanut butter is the perfect food for them to fulfill this natural instinct. Its consistency makes it challenging to get all of the morsels, keeping your dog busy feeling productive and nourished.

2. Peanut butter is great for sneaking pills.

Once again, the texture of peanut butter adds to its benefits. It’s sticky, so it binds, and it’s delightfully smelly and helps hide the scent of the medication. Even the most skeptical pup will never be the wiser.

3. There are amazing peanut butter dog treats available.

There are many ways to DIY peanut butter treat recipes for your dog, or you can choose from a plethora of premade treats on the market, varying in form, ingredients, and special features.

Poochie Butteris one form of peanut butter indulgence for dogs, which takes the hassle out of finding the healthiest peanut butter for your furry friend. This tasty treat has no salt, sugar, or peanuts roasted in fatty oils, and instead offers added supplements perfect for optimum canine health.

4. Peanut butter is impeccably nutritious.

Peanut butter is a nutritionally well-rounded dog treat, providing nutrients and fiber as well as protein and healthy fats. It’s also a good source of folic acid for cell growth and magnesium to assist cells metabolize B complex vitamins.

5. It’s hilarious when dogs lick and smack repeatedly, and that never gets old.

You know when you pull out the peanut butter treats, your dog will:

  • Enthusiastically wag its tail with extreme excitement.
  • Smack and smack. And smack. And lick. And smack some more.
  • Hunt and gather with interactive toys for hours.
  • Make you smile and laugh.
  • Make you feel like a rockstar.

This is all great for your mental health, as well as your pup’s.

For the absolute best in peanut better for your dog, consider taking a look at what Poochie Butter has to offer!

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