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Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

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Date: 12/11/2006 Topics: Pets > Dogs | Readers Request > Pets  
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There are so many people telling me that peanut butter is GREAT for dogs. Are you saying that that isn't true?

Kassie from Robstown, TX
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By geemack (1) Profile Contact
Klee Kai's absolutely love peanut butter, we end up buying it for Jada most of the time. Her favourite is Kraft Peanut butter from Australia...our favourite too of course! We always check up on what is good or bad for dogs and peanut butter is definately safe. I recommend it as a good kong stuffer.
www.alaskankleekai.com.au

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By J. Garrison (Guest Post)
I put peanut butter in a hallowed out bone my dog Andy he will spend half an hour trying to lick the peanut butter out. He loves it and it occupies his time.

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By Jacky (Guest Post)
Of course it is. I'm training to be a vet and I feed it to my dog all the time. she seems to be happier and more adventurous. every other day is fine to give it to your own pup. They may seem younger even!

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By cheska (Guest Post)
I guess so because I bought this Ol'roy treat for my dog Sunny, an American staffordshire terrier and collie mix, and it has a peanut butter flavor in them (it said in the ingredients) so it's fine. To be sure, ask the vet! :P

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By davedeb (1) Contact
We have been giving peanut butter and a dog biscuit in a Kong to our 1 year old Westy Maizy Blue since she was 8 weeks old. Also works great for giving her medication.

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By Puppysmom (Guest Post)
I melt 3 tablespoons of peanut butter and drizzle it over my dogs gibbles and they love it. No problems except spoiled pups but thats okay they deserve it!

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By Nikkay XD (Guest Post)
I have herd that peanut butter IS good for dogs but AS LONG as it is organic peanut butter!

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By kimberly (Guest Post)
I think that peanut butter is okay for dogs. I give mine peanut butter everyday for two years now and my dog is a beagel at the age of 49.

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By Karen (Guest Post)
I give peanut butter to my dogs all the time--they love it. Especially when your trying to give medicine to them---Trick them and put it between two crackers.

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By Mr Legume (Guest Post)
Peanuts are not Nuts they are in the Legume Family. So it is a kind of pea not a nut. So the real question is Are Peas Okay for Dogs? Which I believe is yes, they are fine.

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By Jester (Guest Post)
Most dogs love peanut butter and it's a great way to fool them into taking pills. Me and my family have raised over a dozen dogs (so far) in my life and we've always used peanut butter to give them pills with no harm.
In fact it makes giving them pills easy since they'll sit there and practically beg for a finger full of peanut butter not realizing there's a pill in there. The best method is to stick a finger full of peanut butter with the pill in it to the roof of their mouths and let them lick it up. It's actually cute to watch.

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By Diane (Guest Post)
Peanuts are a legume that grows underground not a nut. I think peanut buttter should be fine.

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By Barbara (Guest Post)

RE:Peanut butter helps prevent mini seizures in dogs?

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By tinaangel (Guest Post)
I took my choc lab mix to vet yesterday, and he told me to give her the meds he prescribed with peanut butter.

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By (Guest Post)
Nuts are a food that builds in toxicity, meaning it stays in their system until it reaches a toxicity level that the dog cannot handle resulting in kidney and/or liver failure. Something I'm not willing to gamble on.

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By Phoebe (Guest Post)
Do dogs choke on peanut butter from the jar of if you put it in a kong frozen?

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By Keith (Guest Post)
I've just some across this post and noticed that someone mentioned Walnuts are toxic for dogs. We have a walnut tree in the garden and our 9 month old lab eats them everyday - and has done for 3-4 months. We've never seen any of those effects so I'm wondering if it's standard with all dogs or simply a case-by-case basis?

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By britt (Guest Post)
I was wondering if i can give my dog apple with peanut butter on it?

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By Deanne (Guest Post)
I got this info from Golden Bond Rescue:
It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while.
Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try
to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them
a taste of everything you eat. But beware: Giving in to those eyes and
giving dogs human foods can actually harm them.
In 2007, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center received more than
130,000 calls. Most cases of animal poisoning were caused by common
human foods and household items.
Many foods we enjoy can be dangerous to animals. It's best to stick to
pet food and a diet recommended by your vet. Here are a few of the
most toxic foods that can harm your pet:

Bad news foods

Avocad os
They contain a toxic component called persin, which can damage heart,
lung and other tissue in many animals. This fruit is very toxic to
dogs, cats and most animals.

Beer
Alcoholic beverages can cause the same damage to an animal's liver and
brain as they cause in humans. But the effects can be deadly on
animals since they are much smaller than us. The smaller the animal,
the more deadly the effects can be. Even a small amount of alcohol may
cause vomiting and damage the liver and brain.

Nuts
Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic. Effects can be
anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Within 12 hours of
eating the nuts, pets start to develop symptoms such as an inability
to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature),
weakness, and an elevated heart rate. These symptoms can be even worse
if your dog eats some chocolate with the nuts. The effect can cause
kidney failure, often le ading to death.

Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, which can kill your pet if eaten in
large quantities. Dark and unsweetened baking chocolates are
especially dangerous. Giving your pup a piece of chocolate cake or
even letting him lick the chocolate icing on the cake could cause him
to become ill. Theobromine can also cause a dog or cat's heart to beat
very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is
exercising or overly active.

Candy
Candy or anything containing Xylitol (a common sweetener found in some
diet products) can cause a sudden drop in an animal's blood sugar,
loss of coordination and seizures. If left untreated, the animal could
die.

Caffeine
Coffee, tea or any product that contains caffeine stimulates an
animal's central nervous and cardiac systems. This can lead to
restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the
animal consumes.

Grapes and raisin s
Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs. As little as a
single serving of raisins can kill them. And the effects are
cumulative, which means that even if a dog eats just one or two grapes
or raisins regularly, the toxin that builds in his system will
eventually kill him.

Onions
Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They
can destroy an animal's red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness
and breathing difficulties. Their effects are also cumulative over time.

Medicine
Hide medicine from your pets just like you would from your children.
The most common cause of pet poisoning is from animals ingesting a
medicine or drug normally prescribed for humans.
And this is not just because furry pals are getting into their pet
parent's medicine cabinets. In many cases, pet owners give their
feline and canine friends an over-the-counter medication to ease an
animal's pain. But acetaminophen and ibuprofen, the active ingredients
in many common pain relievers, are extremely toxic to dogs and cats.
They can cause gastric ulcers, liver damage, kidney failure and
sometimes death.

Good news foods

There are a few things that you CAN give to your furry pal. However,
you should always consult a veterinarian before introducing a new food
item to your pet.
Although these foods are normally harmless, some animals have
sensitive gastrointestinal tracts. So even these healthy treats should
be avoided if they cause gastrointestinal upset for your pet. Keep in
mind that these and other "extras" should not make up more than 5 to
10 percent of the pet's daily caloric intake.

Lean meats
Any cooked lean meat should be fine for most dogs. High-fat meats,
chicken skin and fat from steaks or roasts are not recommended.
Ingestion may lead to gastrointestinal upset or even pancreatitis.
This can be a very painful condition for dogs. In addition, most
companion animals do not need extra fat in their diets. Never give
your pet meat with the bone in it. Animals can choke on the bones, and
they can splinter as well.

Vegetables
Carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber slices and zucchini slices are
all OK.

Fruit
Apple slices, orange slices, bananas and watermelon are all OK. Make
sure the seeds have been taken out; seeds are not good for your pet!

Baked potatoes
Plain baked potatoes are fine, but make sure they are cooked  no
unripe potatoes or potato plants.

Bread
Plain cooked bread is fine; just make sure there are no nuts or
raisins added.

Rice and pasta
Plain, cooked pasta and white rice are OK. Often veterinarians
recommend plain rice with some boiled chicken when gastrointestinal
upset is present.

In case of emergency
Despite all the precautions you take to keep your pet pals safe,
accidents do happen. That's why the ASPCA, Humane Society and animal
advocates advise pet owners to keep the telephone numbers of their
local veterinarian and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  (888)
426-4435  in a prominent location.

Common signs of poisoning include muscle tremors or seizures; vomiting
and diarrhea; drooling; redness of skin, ears and eyes; and swelling
and bleeding.
If you suspect your pet has consumed, inhaled or come in contact with
a toxic substance, stay calm and call for help immediately. If you see
your pet consuming anything you think might be toxic, seek emergency
help immediately even if she or he is not exhibiting any symptoms.

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By sunny (Guest Post)
My dog eats extremely fast so I put lettuce usually Boston lettuce shredded in large pieces so that she has to rummage around the lettuce to get at the food. She does eat the lettuce.

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By Lindsay (Guest Post)
I work with vets and in a Holistic pet bakery and rehabilitation center, and we have a lot of treats with natural peanut butter in them. It is fine to give dog's peanut butter in moderation, but some dogs are allergic to a lot of things (including pnut butter) so you should test it before investing in a whole batch of treats.

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By Danielle (Guest Post)
I feed my 6 month old jack rat terrier peanut butter every day that was the only why i could potty train him it took a month to do so and i tried everything and every kind of treat now thats the only treat he wants i even got him to do tricks and if you have a jack russel or a rat terrier you know that it isnt easy to train them when they are this young.

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By Terry (Guest Post)
My lab requires a daily pill for urinary disorders. We tried wrapping the pills in everything imaginable but she kept eating the food and dropping the pill. Finally, we found that she would gobble bites of a peanut butter sandwhich with the pill so that is what she gets on a daily basis. One slice of bread with peanut butter spread on it with a pill.

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By Betty Morgan (Guest Post)
My Golden (years ago) had a litter of 10 puppies when she was three and retained one. The infection was horrendous and the vet inserted antibiotics right into the cavity. It was the only thing he could do. I took her home and she lay in her whelping box, not eating or drinking so I hand fed her water and little bites of peanut butter sandwich which she ate happily. All this while nursing her puppies. We thought she would die, but the antibiotic and the peanut butter and loving hand feeding brought her back and she lived to be 14.

The Golden we now have is very sick and not eating. She is at the vets on IV antibiotics. They have managed to get her temp down to normal. We will likely bring her home and I will try to hand feed her with peanut butter sandwiches. I only use all natural smooth. Not the stuff with sugar and lard.
But any protein would do. It's just that they love peanut butter. Our dog loves pb and bananas too!

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By Buffalo1956 (Guest Post)
I am curious. I purchased some peanut shaped/flavor dog biscuits a while ago and I didn't think much of it, but our dog Toby is a lhasa apso, 16 years old and he started having small seizures. He went to the vet and so on. For a while I did not buy them just because I couldn't find the size I wanted (there are small and large). Didn't see any seizures then just the other day I purchased them again and started feeding them to Toby. Again he had a seizure - is it possible that he could be having an allergic reaction to the peanut butter?

Editor's Note: It's hard to say for sure but because he's had bad reactions twice, it's probably not worth using anything with peanut butter in it.

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By NicK (Guest Post)
I have 4 healthy dogs, that are 10, 5, 4, 2 and they have it all the time with their medicine. Labs have skin allergies and take pills with pb every twelve hours. I don't think that is it bad for them, but just a spoonful with the pill or as a treat, smush it at the top of their throat and in their teeth and they lick for 20 minutes.

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By Courtney (Guest Post)
I have to give my aunt's dog peanut butter to swallow pills, is that ok?

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By skl (Guest Post)
I have to give one of my dogs a pill everyday and I give it with peanut butter. They love it, I have asked the vet and he said it is okay. We give them treats of peanuts too which they love, that is only on certain occasions. We do as a treat. I have 3 dogs and they all wait by my cabinet where the peanut butter is everyday after work so they can have their "medicine" as I call it.

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By skl (Guest Post)
Leaving a dog in a kennel for 12 hours is way too long, especially a puppy, they need to interact with people or other dogs. I have 3 dogs and 2 are put in their pet porters for a fews in the morning and my husband goes home and lets them out for a while and then they go back in for another couple hours until I get home....then they are free to run and play until morning. They seem not to mind, we make sure to make them our priority in the evenings...plenty of exercise etc.

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By Jeff (Guest Post)
Like everything else, moderation is the key. Peanut Butter is not BAD for your dog in anyway other then the fat content. So in moderation like everything else, it is a great treat and I never seen a dog not like it.

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By Kaitlin (Guest Post)
Is Peanut Butter good 4 puppies? I have a 9 week old chow chow husky mix and i don't know if Peanut Butter is good 4 her!

p.s. email me at usafchick AT praize.com if you have can help.
Kaitlin

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By Katie J (Guest Post)
When I eat peanut butter myself, I eat the natural kind. The harmful things in popular brands of peanut butter (jiff, pan, etc.) are the hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils. These are bad for humans, let alone for dogs! Fats are not inherently unhealthy. There are many good fats, such as those found in peanuts. Also, sugar is not added to the natural peanut butters. It's simply what it says on the label with minimal other ingredients, if any at all.

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By Eric (Guest Post)
Some people need to put pills in peanut butter to get your dog to eat them? My black lab needs to take a temporary pill, two pills with food every twelve hours. I just drop the pills right in the food, and he "inhales" the pills right with the rest of the food; it's no problem. :D

I understand that him "inhaling" his food (meaning, eats EXTREMELY fast and almost doesn't chew at all) isn't that good for him. However, I don't know how I can make him slow down. Anyone have tips? Thanks!

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By Leonardo (Guest Post)
My dog eats cat poo. I think it makes her have seizures. The vet says cat poo is toxic to dogs, so I have started putting coffee grounds in the catbox since the dog doesn't like them. It doesn't seem to bother the cats :)

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By pearl (Guest Post)
peanut butter is ok to feed dogs but the best thing you can do to your dog is to feed them organic virgin coconut oil, one teaspoon for small size dogs and double for larger dogs. the coconut oil is very nutritious and cures and prevents many diseases in human kind and dogs. My dog suffered for a long time of allergies that lead to skin problem with constant scratchings. i research on the website about virgin coconut oil that we can also treat and supplement in dog foods. the result is dramatically improve the past few days. I just started a few days ago and can see a huge benefits on my dog right the next day of the first feeding in coconut oil. I got the oil from the wholefoods store and it's virgin cold pressed and organic. does not cost too much (7dollars for a jar of 16oz.) and that saves the vet bills. Now my dog is completely scratch free and happy and pretty with shiny coat and sparkle eyes. anyone who wish to have info about this go on the website of organic virgin coconut oil to learn more about this, not only for dogs but it's help you to improve your health.

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By Gina (Guest Post)
Anything over 5 hours is pushing it as far as too long to keep your dog in a kennel. I am away at work for longer periods as well, so I keep my puppy with people during the daytime, so she does not go over a 5 hour period. Honestly, if your dog is kenneled 12 hours a day, your not making the time to responsibly own a dog. You are forcing him/her to develop bad behavioral issues and habits that will later become a problem. Because dogs are social animals, they need interaction. If you can't be with your dog as much as needed, try a dog walking service, ask a friend to come and let him/her out, or take him to a doggy day care.

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By (Guest Post)
I put it in cow hooves and my husky loves licking it out before chomping away on the hoove.

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By Eric (Guest Post)
Are pecans okay for dogs?

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By Tom (Guest Post)
The Fat in Peanut Butter isn't the same fat as in Ice Cream. But for people to feed their animal human food isn't very smart. I caught my goofy wife feeding the dogs brownies this afternoon. After the tongue lashing I let out, she thinks that it is OK! You will kill those dogs, now I have 50 articles from the Internet to support my knowledge/case.

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By mikaela (Guest Post)
It is good for dogs.

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By mikaela (Guest Post)
I think is ok. I feed it to my dog.

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By natalie (Guest Post)
how many hours are too many to keep a dog in his kennel while you are at work?
some days i work 12 hours, so before i leave for work i feed him, walk him, and leave him with a toy and treats in his kennel in the a.c. in my living room. is 12 hours cruel to my puppy? he chews everything if i leave him alone in the house because he is in the teething/chewing stage.

how long is too long for a kennel

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By (Guest Post)
I have a six week old black lab and i feed her peanut butter in a little plastic cup every other day is that okay??

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By McTigerlily (Guest Post)
My dog just had a fatty tumor removed from her shoulder and another one from her leg. Fat deposits in dogs (and cats) are really common, especially in older animals (10+ years) and it's called a lipoma. Most of the time, they are benign, but high fat diets (like a lot of peanut butter) can cause an increase in a lot of unfavorable outcomes, including tumors. They don't store fat quite like we do, so be careful. They won't just get fat, they can get deposits the size of basketballs which can attach to muscle and be hard to remove.

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By Leslie (Guest Post)
We bought a Kong toy and put peanut butter inside of it, and Tobey loves it. He spends hours (literally!) trying to get the peanut butter out. I have been told it is very safe and enjoyable for him.

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By dog lover (Guest Post)
It's ok once in a while,to feed your dog peanut butter, but if you feed your dog peanut butter all the time that dog is going to have a serious problem. I usually feed my dog peanut butter when she needs to take pills.

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By Occasional Monster (Guest Post)
It is great how many people's responses have had nothing to do with the question at all. Macadamias are not peanuts. Peanuts are not peanut butter. Additionally, saying "I do this with my dog" without any explanation as to why or if you know it is safe is useless. Why not talk about the oil you use in your car? That is only slightly more removed from the topic at hand.
www.occasionalmonster.com

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By Gigi (Guest Post)
I take a plastic cup, smear a coat of peanut butter around the inside rim and put slices of bananas on it. Pretzel just has to see the jar and he's excited!

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By Persnickety Paula (367) Profile Contact
This list is available on www.aspca.org:

Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet
- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Coffee (all forms)
- Fatty foods
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy or spoiled foods
- Onions, onion powder
- Raisins and grapes
- Salt
- Yeast dough
- Garlic
- Products sweetened with xylitol

Warm Weather Hazards
- Animal toxinstoads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions
- Blue-green algae in ponds
- Citronella candles
- Cocoa mulch
- Compost piles Fertilizers
- Flea products
- Outdoor plants and plant bulbs
- Swimming-pool treatment supplies
- Fly baits containing methomyl
- Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde

Medication
Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include:
- Pain killers
- Cold medicines
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet Pills

Cold Weather Hazards
- Antifreeze
- Liquid potpourri
- Ice melting products
- Rat and mouse bait

Common Household Hazards
- Fabric softener sheets
- Mothballs
- Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc)

Holiday Hazards
- Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
- Electrical cords
- Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstructionmost often occurs with kittens!)
- Batteries
- Glass ornaments

Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
The following substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals:
- Water-based paints
- Toilet bowl water
- Silica gel
- Poinsettia
- Cat litter
- Glue traps
- Glow jewelry

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By Dog Crazed (Guest Post)
Can anyone give me a website if peanut butter is good for my dog plz? Thx.

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By SweetCali40 (169) Profile Blog! Contact
I give my dogs peanut butter on their dog biscuits & for Christmas each year, they get their own jar!!

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By Anonymous (135) Blog! Contact
I give my dogs peanut butter on occasion and it is great for helping the pills go down if you have to give your dog medicine. Be careful though, some dogs have allergies just like people and can have a terrible reaction. Start out with just a teenie taste on the end of your finger. I would give them all natural PB without nuts.

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By dixie35481 (50) Contact
When I had to give my dogs their pills I had to coat the pill with peanut butter...That's the only way I could get them to take them without spitting them out,,

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By carolb (86) Profile Contact
When we had to administer drops in our dog's ears, we smeared a bit of peanut butter on the fridge at her level.
She was so busy licking off the peanut butter, we were able to do the ear drops without any trouble at all!

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Is it o.k. to put peanut butter in my dog's food? It's the only way she eats it and if I don't put it in she won't eat for days, so i usually give in. Is this unhealthy and is there anyway to make her eat food without peanut butter?

PS. I've tried changing the type of dog food but the same problem occurs.

Lilia

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RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

I put PB on my dogs medicine every day and the Doc says that is fine. No harm done.
http://www.frugalforlife.com (09/03/2005)

By FFL

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

I don't think it will hurt them, but if you're going to feed it everyday I would look for natural peanut butter. All the added salt and sugar in commercial peanut butters aren't good for anybody. (09/04/2005)

By Heidi

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

Lots of dog treats have PB in them, but the calories will add up and you don't want your pet to become overweight. I would suggest that if you want to wean her off PB try putting in gradually less and less over about 2 weeks, and, if she is hungry she will eat food without PB. (09/06/2005)

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

Peanut butter is a high value treat for my dogs! I stuff kong toys or sterilized bones with it. Freeze the stuffed toy and it keeps the dogs busy for a while getting all the peanut butter out. Since it is so fatty, however, it is a once a week or so treat. Try mixing plain yogurt or 100% pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling) with food. My dogs especially love the pumpkin. Both are high in fiber and low fat. (09/07/2005)

By Sharon

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

Does this happen with more than 1 kind of food? Maybe she doesn't like the food. Make sure you buy a good quality one without chemicals, unnatural preservatives, & no byproducts or meal. It should contain all whole ingredients. Good food costs more but if it keeps the dog healthy with fewer trips to the vet it's worth it. I also give my dogs frozen pb kongs as an occasional treat. (09/07/2005)

By Me

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

I feed it to my dogs with no problems. Peanut butter is a favorite snack of my dogs and my ferret. TerryfromChilliOH (09/07/2005)

By terdralynn

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

Funny, I called my Vet yesterday to ask if it was ok to give the doggies some peanuts. I was eating some peanuts and they went nuts and looked so pitiful The receptionist said it was the first time anyone had asked her that so she checked with doc and he said, YES it was fine. Also that most people give them peanut butter. I sometimes put creamy peanut butter inbetween a couple of mini-bones for a snack. And yes they are spoiled but they are my babies. I watch the fats though. (09/12/2005)

By meoowmom

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

My dogs, Husky and Trailer Park love peanuts, is it OK to feed them (5-6 each) these or should I for go this process (12/24/2005)

By JPK

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

Macadamias will kill a dog! Never give this type of nuts to your dogs. Look it up if you don't believe. (03/08/2006)

By EDDIE

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

It is true about macadamias. http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_poisonsafe (03/08/2006)

By ILuvDobes

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

I also give my dog meds on a spoonful of peanut butter. It not only makes him take his meds, but it also makes his coat very shiney. (06/08/2006)

By Megan

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

OMG YAH I FEED MY DOGS IT ALL THE TIME hmmmmmmm i wonder if its healthy i only give it to them cause i wanna fatten them up (08/05/2006)

By sheerah

RE: Is Peanut Butter Okay for Dogs?

If you put it in the dog's food, get Adams All natural Peanut butter (less sugar) because sugar is bad for their kidneys! (08/05/2006)

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