Peanut butter is a delicious treat for your dog, but the wrong kind can be “deadly”.
Watch: How to stop your dog chewing everything in sight
Taking to Facebook to share a warning to pet owners, Chrissy MacPherson, who runs The Mobile Vet Nurse says there’s a type of peanut butter to watch out for.
Can dogs eat peanut butter?
“A new type of peanut butter (and other nut butter) is being sold with less sugar, but now includes xylitol as a sweetener,” she wrote in a Facebook post.
“This is used in sugarless gum and can be deadly to dogs.”
While Chrissy initially shared the post a few years ago, it appears to be doing the rounds again – for a good reason.
Many people commented on the post, thanking Chrissy for the warning.
“Thank you for the heads up!!!” said one pet owner.
Another added: “Good to know. I don’t think it’s good for humans either!”
Which peanut butter is safe for dogs?
Many peanut butter products have added salt and sugar and contain palm oil, which isn’t great for your pets. If you’ve got a peanut butter-loving pup, it’s best to stick to one that contains just peanuts.
An article on the Hills website says. “Natural peanut butter is a great source of protein, B and E vitamins, and healthy monounsaturated fats.”
If you aren’t sure about the peanut butter you are feeding your puppy; then check with your vet first.
How much peanut butter can I give my dog?
When giving your dog peanut butter, remember the saying, everything in moderation.
The RSPCA website says peanut butter is the ultimate dog-safe treat.
“A little each day served in a Kong, or another enrichment toy, is a great boredom-buster for your pup,” says the article.
“While peanut butter is fine for a treat, other whole nuts (especially macadamia varieties) are poisonous for your pet.”
If you have any concerns about your pet’s health or if you should be feeding them peanut butter, it’s always a good idea to talk to your vet first.
Dog food recipes
If you really want to give your dog a treat, you could always try this home made muttloaf recipe.
Made from turkey mince, oats and eggs, this recipe will get tails wagging.
Alternatively, if your pooch is having a birthday soon, instead of buying snacks, why not make a homemade dog cake for your puppy to enjoy instead.
This recipe makes one dog cake and can be served as a full meal (based on a medium size dog 10-25 kg), however, we encourage sharing amongst other furry friends or cutting a slice as a treat only.
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